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early riser



Definitions

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early riser
     1. n. Someone who rises (gets up) early in the morning.
           I was surprised to see him asleep at 10:00, as he's normally such an early riser.
Analysis
early
     1. adj. At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
           at eleven, we went for an early lunch;  she began reading at an early age;  his mother suffered an early death
     2. adj. Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
           You're early today! I don't usually see you before nine o'clock.
           The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes.
riser
     1. n. Someone or something which rises.
     2. n. A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
           The choir stood on risers for the performance.
     3. n. The vertical part of a step on a staircase.
     4. n. (archery) The main body of a bow.

Example Sentences

I'm an early riser



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