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earlier vs originally

originally vs earlier

earlier is an adjective but originally is not an adjective.

earlier and originally both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
earlier No Yes No Yes
originally No No No Yes
As adverbs, earlier and originally are synonyms defined as:
  • earlier and originally: before now
Other synonyms of earlier include in the beginning, in the first place, to begin with.
earlier (adjective) originally (adjective)
(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
earlier (adverb) originally (adverb)
earlier in time; previously in an manner suggesting originality
comparatives of `soon' or `early' with reference to the origin or beginning
before now before now
Difference between earlier and originally

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