Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get up early

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.33 in modern English

Syllables
get up ear-ly
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To be dedicated and well-prepared in pursuing a goal.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get up, early.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the idea that a large and difficult task requires substantial preparation and effort.

Inflected Forms

gets up early (present, singular) getting up early (participle, present) got up early (past) got up early (UK, participle) gotten up early (US, participle)

Phrases

bright and early early riser early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise the early bird gets the worm rise and shine

Frequently Paired Words

bright and early early riser early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise the early bird gets the worm rise and shine

Synonyms

pack a lunch rise with the lark

Antonyms

go to bed with the sun go to bed with the chickens

Questions

What does get up early mean?
To be dedicated and well-prepared in pursuing a goal.
Where does get up early come from?
From the idea that a large and difficult task requires substantial preparation and effort.

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