"Early" can refer to several things depending on the context:
1. Time of Day: Before the usual or specified time, as in "I woke up early this morning."
2. Time in History: At an early stage or in the beginning, as in "The early stages of the project are crucial."
3. Age: At a young age, as in "She started her career early."
4. Season: At the beginning of a season, as in "The early spring flowers are blooming."
5. Development: In the early stages of something, as in "The company is in its early stages of growth."
6. Order: First in a sequence or list, as in "He was the early bird at the meeting."
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