English Explanatory Dictionary

the early bird gets the worm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.

Pronunciation

/ði ˈɜɹli ˈbɜɹd ɡɛts ðə wɜɹm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-the early bird gets the worm.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-the early bird gets the worm.wav

Word forms

the early bird gets the worm the early bird catches the worm

Related words

early to bed, early to rise first come, first served
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