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Dutch
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Reformed by epenthesis of -d- from Middle Dutch eerre, from Old Dutch *ēriro, from Proto-Germanic *airizô, an adjective formed from the comparative adverb *airiz.
Adjective
eerder (not comparable)
- earlier, former
- Synonym: vroeger
- Antonym: later
Zijn eerdere stijl was leuker.- His former style was funnier.
- previous, prior
Zijn eerdere voorstellen waren ambitieuzer.- His initial proposals were more ambitious.
Inflection
Descendants
Adverb
eerder
- earlier
- Synonyms: vroeger, daarstraks
- Antonym: later
Zoals eerder gezegd!- As said earlier!
- before, previously
Gaan waar niemand eerder is geweest.- To go where no one has been before.
- more, rather
- Synonym: meer
- Antonym: minder
Dat is eerder een struik dan een boom.- That's more a bush than a tree.
Etymology 2
From eren + -er.
Noun
eerder m (plural eerders, diminutive eerdertje n)
- One who pays honor
- Synonyms: eerbetuiger, vereerder
Etymology 3
From eren + -er.
Noun
eerder m (plural eerders, diminutive eerdertje n)
- plower, plowman or plowboy
- Synonyms: ploeger, ploegman