EARLIEST
/ˈɜː.li.ɪst/
8 letters · 2 syllables · adjective, adverb
Definition of EARLIEST
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
"at eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age; his mother suffered an early death"
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
"The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes."
Near the start or beginning.
"Early results showed their winning 245 out of 300 seats in parliament. The main opponent locked up only 31 seats."
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
"We finished the project an hour sooner than scheduled, so we left early."
Soon; in good time; seasonably.
Examples of EARLIEST in a Sentence
- "at eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age; his mother suffered an early death"
- "The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes."
- "Early results showed their winning 245 out of 300 seats in parliament. The main opponent locked up only 31 seats."
- "We finished the project an hour sooner than scheduled, so we left early."
Word Details
Is EARLIEST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EARLIEST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EARLIEST uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EARLIEST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | a | r | l | i | e | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Anagrams of EARLIEST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EARLIEST
100 words from the letters in EARLIEST
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How to Use EARLIEST in Word Games
EARLIEST is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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