Earliest (Adverb)
Meaning
With the least delay; "the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.".
Examples
- I will arrive at the party earliest by 7 P.M. if traffic cooperates.
- The earliest the meeting can start is 2 P.M. on Friday.
- The soonest I can meet you is earliest tomorrow morning.
- She can start her new job earliest on the first of next month.
- The earliest we can have dinner is 6 P.M. after the play.