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originally vs earlier

earlier vs originally

originally is not an adjective while earlier is an adjective.

originally and earlier both are adverbs.

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

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