Early
Early adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.
Usage example: we had an early dinner so as not to miss the concert
Unexpected and early are semantically related. in sooner than expected topic. In some cases you can use "Unexpected" instead the word "Early" as an adverb or an adjective.
Unexpected
Unexpected adjective - Not expected.
Early and unexpected are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Early" instead the word "Unexpected" as an adjective or an adverb.
Nearby Words: unexpectedly, unexpectedness
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Also, in the early strips, the corpse of Jimmy Hoffa turning up in unexpected places.
Source: Comic Strip / Piranha Club -
Unexpected Gameplay Change: Godric encounters this early on in the shape of a stealth segment.
- The Gardens of Wayne Manor Clark Kent's life goes in an unexpected direction at an early age and ends up entangled with Bruce Wayne's.
Source: Fanfic Recs / The DCU
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