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earlier
earlier
synonyms
previous
before
preceding
former
previously
prior
past
foregoing
old
precedent
erstwhile
anterior
antecedent
heretofore
sometime
formerly
beforehand
already
quondam
bygone
once
sooner
ancient
above
one-time
whilom
in the past
back
before now
until now
in advance
ex-
of yore
hitherto
of old
ahead of time
aforementioned
originally
foregone
forgotten
to begin with
in the first place
in the beginning
until then
olden
precursory
long ago
up to now
at one time
aforesaid
earlier
definitions
adv
previously; before now; sooner
adj
occurring previously
adv
adj