# early vs easily

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### early
*adjective · frequency rank #354*
At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

### easily
*adverb · IPA /ˈiː.zɪ.li/ · frequency rank #1,304*
Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.

## Source
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