early bird
English
Etymology
From the expression the early bird catches the worm.
Pronunciation
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Noun
early bird (plural early birds)
- (idiomatic) A person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.
- 1974, Shel Silverstein, “Early Bird”, Where the Sidewalk Ends, HarperCollins:
- If you’re a bird, be an early bird— But if you’re a worm, sleep late.
- Synonyms: early riser, morning person, lark
- Antonyms: nighthawk, night owl, night person, late riser
- 1974, Shel Silverstein, “Early Bird”, Where the Sidewalk Ends, HarperCollins:
Translations
one who wakes early
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See also
- up with the lark