Earlier, in the past Crossword Clue

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EARLIER (adverb)
1. comparatives of `soon’ or `early’
2. earlier in time; previously
EARLIER (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `early’) more early than; most early
PAST (noun)
1. a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past
2. the time that has elapsed
PAST (adverb)
1. so as to pass a given point
PAST (adjective)
1. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
2. earlier than the present time; no longer current

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