“early”

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

An enclosed space; a courtyard; an uncovered area shut in by the walls of a building, or by different buildings; also, a space opening from a street and nearly surrounded by houses; a blind alley.

To delay movement or action until some event or time; to remain neglected or in readiness.

The early part of the day, especially from midnight to noon.

Short in length of time from the present.

A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city, historically enclosed by a fence or walls, with total populations ranging from several hundred to more than a hundred thousand (as of the early 21st century)

Explicitly, in writing, clearly and without doubt or misunderstanding, without any grey areas.

An early type of cinema screen which had a coating of silver or another shiny metal.