earliest Definition
- 1the superlative of 'early'
- 2happening or done before any other time
Using earliest: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "earliest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The earliest known civilization is Mesopotamia.
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I woke up at the earliest possible time to catch the train.
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The earliest memories I have are from when I was three years old.
earliest Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for earliest
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Summary: earliest in Brief
The word 'earliest' [ˈɜːliɪst] is the superlative form of 'early' and refers to something that happens or is done before any other time. It can be used to describe historical events, personal memories, or schedules, as in 'The earliest known civilization is Mesopotamia.' 'I woke up at the earliest possible time to catch the train.' 'The earliest memories I have are from when I was three years old.'
