Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-earliest
Phrase
/ət ði ˈɪrliest/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate the earliest possible time something can happen.
Examples
- We can start the meeting at the earliest next Monday.
- Please submit your report at the earliest opportunity.
- The flight is scheduled to depart at the earliest around 8 AM.
Meaning
It is often used to set a time frame for an event or action to take place, emphasizing that it will occur no sooner than a specified time.
Synonyms
- as soon as possible
- at the soonest
- at the first opportunity
