Close to the right time.
Far past the desired time.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see about, time.
Soon; in good time; seasonably.
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
Near the start or beginning.
Near the start of the day.
Having begun to occur; in its early stages.
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun.