Synonyms for earlier Found 7 synonyms across 4 meanings for “earlier”. (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than (adj) earliest earlier in time (adv) before comparatives of `soon' or `early' (adv) sooner before now (adv) originally Explore Related Words Rhymes with earlierSynonyms for earliestSynonyms for beforeSynonyms for soonerSynonyms for originally Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor