# earlier

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɝliɚ/ · frequency rank #1,118

## Definitions
1. comparative form of early: more early
2. occurring previously

## Easily confused with
- **easier** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/earlier-vs-easier)
- **earner** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/earlier-vs-earner)
- **earliest** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/earlier-vs-earliest)
- **Earle** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/earle-vs-earlier)

## Common misspellings (9)
`aerlier`, `ealrier`, `eariler`, `earleir`, `earlierr`, `earlire`, `earllier`, `earrlier`, `eralier`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earlier