Antonyms for earliness

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ur-lee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɜr li

Definition of earliness

Origin : Old English ærlic "early," from ær "soon, ere" (see ere) + -lice, adverbial suffix (see -ly (2)). Cf. Old Norse arliga "early." The early bird of the proverb is from 1670s. Related: Earlier; earliest.

As in precedence : noun highest in rank; first in order
As in precedency : noun precedence

Example sentences :

At this moment, notwithstanding the earliness of the hour, the hall was crowded.
Extract from : « The Nabob » by Alphonse Daudet

It is esteemed for the solidity of its flesh, and for its earliness and productiveness.
Extract from : « The Field and Garden Vegetables of America » by Fearing Burr

Despite the earliness of the hour, the gates of the city were already opened.
Extract from : « The Last Days of Pompeii » by Edward George Bulwer-Lytton

Earliness in coming in bearing is another admirable character.
Extract from : « The Peaches of New York » by U. P. Hedrick

It has further value in its earliness, being the earliest of all cherries.
Extract from : « The Cherries of New York » by U. P. Hedrick

A point of merit is earliness, as it ripens just before Moore Early.
Extract from : « The Grapes of New York » by U. P. Hedrick

In spite of the earliness of the hour the waiting-room was crowded, its benches full.
Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes

The quantity of strawberries, considering the earliness of the season, was astonishing.
Extract from : « Pepita Ximenez » by Juan Valera

The earliness of the harvest (for early it must be) is always a clear advantage.
Extract from : « Rural Rides » by William Cobbett

College professors of certain types are not noted for their earliness.
Extract from : « Concerning Sally » by William John Hopkins

Synonyms for earliness

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