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Six Senses of "Early"

Sense 1: Adjective - Beginning or occurring before the usual or expected time

Sample Sentence: She is an early riser who loves to watch the sunrise every morning.

Sense 2: Adverb - Before the expected or necessary time

Sample Sentence: Please arrive early to ensure you get a good seat.

Sense 3: Adjective - Denoting the first stage or part of something

Sample Sentence: This is the early stage of the project where we gather data and conduct research.

Sense 4: Adverb - Soon after the beginning of something, especially in the morning

Sample Sentence: I like to take a walk early in the morning to start my day on the right foot.

Sense 5: Noun - The beginning or early part of a particular time or period in history

Sample Sentence: The early of the 20th century saw significant advancements in technology.

Sense 6: Adjective - Doing something or occurring before the usual or expected age or time

Sample Sentence: She showed an early talent for music and started playing the piano at the age of four.