earliest
beginnerA1/ˈɜrliəst/ · ear-li-est
the superlative form of early; happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Meanings
the superlative form of early; happening or done before the usual or expected time.
سب سے پہلے; متوقع وقت سے پہلے ہونا یا انجام دینا.
سب سے پہلے
sab se pehle
Common Collocations
- earliest opportunity
- earliest possible
- the earliest years
Example Sentences
She arrived at the earliest possible time.
وہ سب سے پہلے ممکنہ وقت پر پہنچی۔
Woh sab se pehle mumkinah waqt par pohanchi.
This was the earliest record of the event.
یہ واقعے کا سب سے پہلا ریکارڈ تھا۔
Yeh waqay ka sab se pehla record tha.
He is the earliest riser in our family.
وہ ہمارے خاندان میں سب سے پہلے اٹھنے والا ہے۔
Woh hamaray khandan mein sab se pehle uthne wala hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'earliest' as being at the front of the line.
Picture a sunrise, symbolizing the start of the day.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
پھر وہی صبح چلی گئ سب سے پہلے، آج پھر شاید کوئی خواب چلے گا۔
Phir wahi subah chali gayi sab se pehle, Aaj phir shayad koi khwab chale ga.
Then that same morning passed first, Maybe today some dream will flow.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جلدی کرو، خود کو بچاؤ.
Jaldi karo, khud ko bachao.
Hurry up, save yourself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "earlic" — early
First known use: circa 1350
The word 'earliest' originates from the Old English term 'earlic', which means early. It evolved to the modern English form over centuries.