earlychange

noun
UK /ˈɜːli tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ˈɜːrli tʃeɪndʒ/

An early change is a change that happens at the start, before most other things happen.

The early change in the weather made us bring umbrellas before the storm came.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A change made ahead of the usual or expected time.

The early change to the schedule surprised everyone.

3. A change that occurs in the first part of a process or period.

Scientists noticed an early change in the patient's condition.

4. An advance alteration made before something officially begins.

The early change to the rules helped players prepare.

5. A shift that happens sooner than planned.

An early change in the plan let us leave before noon.