early >> /ˈərli/
Definition: [adverb] Before the usual or expected time.
Example: I was planning to finish work early today
Definition: [adverb] Near the beginning of a particular time or period.
Example: we lost a couple of games early in the season
Definition: [adjective] Happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Example: we ate an early lunch
Definition: [adjective] Happening, belonging to, or done near the beginning of a particular time or period.
Example: an early goal secured victory