Earlier year Synonyms

Earlier replaced

Definitions for Earlier


  • (adverb) so as to precede something in order of time
  • (adjective) ( comparative and superlative of ` early ') more early than; most early
  • (adverb) earlier in time; previously

Synonyms for phrase

EY abbreviation

EY is an abbreviation for Earlier Year
What does EY stand for?
EY stands for "Earlier Year"

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Definitions for Year


  • (noun) the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
  • (noun) a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
  • (noun) a period of time occupying a regular part of a calendar year that is used for some particular activity