with the least delay; the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
[ Syn: soonest , soonest , soonest , soonest , soonest , soonest , soonest , soonest ]
earliest (adv.)
(comparative and superlative of `early) more early than; most early; a fashion popular in earlier times; his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher; Verdis earliest and most raucous opera
[ Syn: earlier ]