CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “early”?
Estimated level
A2
elementary
“early” is roughly the #798 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.
Meaning
adjective. At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Example: At eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age; his mother suffered an early death.
Similar words: first, premature.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “early” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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