ˈranʲʂɨ

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Translation

before, earlier; formerly

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Word origin

The comparative form of ранний ('early'), used as an ordinary adverb.

Origin
Russian
Root
ранний

Examples

Москве́.

I used to live in Moscow.

, , .

Please come a little earlier.

.

There used to be a park here.

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раньше: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 12: Words 192-200.