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early

adjective

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event

“at eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age”

humble

adjective

/ˈhʌmbl/

Having a modest view of one's own importance.

“Even after winning, he remained humble.”

Similar: modest, unassuming

best

adverb

It would be sensible.

“You'd best stay at home.”

online

adjective

Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.

“Is this modem online?”

brevity

noun

/ˈbrɛvɪti/

Shortness of speech or writing.

“Brevity makes a message stronger.”

Similar: conciseness, shortness

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