Having begun to occur; in its early stages.
Near the start or beginning.
Near the start of the day.
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.
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
Soon; in good time; seasonably.
Occurring after; indicating the later phase of
Coordinate terms: concurrent, leading
falling behind, not keeping up the pace
The covering of something with strips of felt, wood etc, either as insulation or for protection.
A prison sentence.
The material so used.