early

In the beginning before things change

Happens during the early stages of a process or activity

Earlier than planned or expected

Happening before the right time

It happens at an early time, often in the morning

A little before the usual time

After the usual or planned time

Happens during the early stages of a process or activity

Very early in the morning

A very welcome surprise like getting gifts before Christmas

Too new for people now to accept

To have to leave a job early because of a mistake or failure

People who act early are more likely to succeed

To support a decision that will hurt you or your group

Before the right time to do something

The first period when a project or activity is just starting

Years from birth to about six years old when children grow and learn quickly

A time early in the morning just after dawn

A person who gets up or arrives early to gain an advantage

A system that detects threats early, like missiles or storms, and sends alerts so people can act

A person who learns skills or shows talents earlier than other children

A radar that detects distant threats to give time to act

Being sent out of a game or activity before it ends as punishment

A permission to leave work or an event earlier than usual

A plant that flowers early in the growing season, often in spring

A North American orchid with pale yellow or green stems and almost no leaves

A small edible mushroom that appears in early spring with a wrinkled, thimble-shaped cap running down the stem

A wild orchid with pink or purple flowers in a loose cluster that blooms in spring

An orchid that flowers in spring with pale outer petals and a large brown soft middle petal

A low plant with white flowers that lives for many years in southeastern United States woods

A small leafy plant with peppery, edible leaves used in salads

Plants that produce flowers early in spring

A person who goes to bed early most nights