A1 adjective ニュートラル #37 よく出る

early

/ˈɜːrli/

Something that happens near the beginning of a period of time or before the expected time. It is commonly used to describe waking up, arriving at a location, or the first stages of an event.

例文

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1

I usually wake up early to exercise before work.

I usually wake up early to exercise before work.

2

An early response to the invitation is greatly appreciated.

An early response to the invitation is greatly appreciated.

3

Let's meet early so we can get good seats.

Let's meet early so we can get good seats.

語族

名詞
earliness
副詞
early
形容詞
early
関連
earliness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in Early standing for 'E'ggs—you eat eggs early in the day for breakfast.

クイックテスト

If you want to finish your work by 5 PM, you should start _____.

正解!

正解は: early

例文

1

I usually wake up early to exercise before work.

everyday

I usually wake up early to exercise before work.

2

An early response to the invitation is greatly appreciated.

formal

An early response to the invitation is greatly appreciated.

3

Let's meet early so we can get good seats.

informal

Let's meet early so we can get good seats.

4

Early research suggests that the climate is changing rapidly.

academic

Early research suggests that the climate is changing rapidly.

5

We need an early start on this project to meet the deadline.

business

We need an early start on this project to meet the deadline.

語族

名詞
earliness
副詞
early
形容詞
early
関連
earliness

よく使う組み合わせ

early morning early morning
early bird early bird
early stage early stage
early childhood early childhood
early days early days

よく使うフレーズ

The early bird catches the worm

The early bird catches the worm

Bright and early

Bright and early

Early on

Early on

よく混同される語

early vs soon

Early refers to a point in time relative to a schedule or start, whereas soon refers to a short time from now.

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使い方のコツ

Early functions as both an adjective and an adverb. You can say 'an early train' (adjective) or 'the train arrived early' (adverb).

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'more early' instead of the correct comparative form 'earlier'.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'E' in Early standing for 'E'ggs—you eat eggs early in the day for breakfast.

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語源

From the Old English 'ærlice', derived from 'ær' meaning 'soon' or 'before'.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective: 'an early start' Used as an adverb: 'to arrive early' Comparative/Superlative: earlier / earliest
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, arriving early for business appointments is a sign of respect and efficiency.

クイックテスト

If you want to finish your work by 5 PM, you should start _____.

正解!

正解は: early

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