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The word earlier is used to talk about a time before the current moment or the time being discussed. It's like saying before now or some time ago.

For example, If you finished your work earlier, you can relax now means if you completed your work some time ago, you have time to relax now.

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What does earlier indicate in a sentence?

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A future event

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Earlier doesn't refer to something in the future.

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The present moment

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Earlier doesn't refer to the current moment.

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A past time compared to now

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A scheduled plan

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Earlier doesn't refer to a planned future event.

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