early
adjectiveAt 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”
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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”
/ˈhʌmbl/
Having a modest view of one's own importance.
“Even after winning, he remained humble.”
Similar: modest, unassuming
It would be sensible.
“You'd best stay at home.”
Of a system: connected (generally electrically) to a larger network.
“Is this modem online?”
/ˈbrɛvɪti/
Shortness of speech or writing.
“Brevity makes a message stronger.”
Similar: conciseness, shortness
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