At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Near the start or beginning.
Near the start of the day.
Having begun to occur; in its early stages.
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun.
At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
Soon; in good time; seasonably.
A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.
Predicted; expected; anticipated.
Under obligation to some future commitment, such as a marriage or vocation.
Due to become manifest because of a past promise.