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Teleostomi Posted 18 years ago
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as early as



Mori said in a TV interview that he plans to hold a special Diet session as early as July 4 to launch his new Cabinet.

Does "as early as" here means "at the earliest"? Does it allow any other interpretations? Like "thus early"?
  

Top answer

He means 'at the earliest'. You must be reading old news; Mori hasn't been the PM for many years now.

— Mister Micawber

  • He means 'at the earliest'.
  • You must be reading old news; Mori hasn't been the PM for many years now.
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He means 'at the earliest'. You must be reading old news; Mori hasn't been the PM for many years now.
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Thanks MrMic! Yes I learn from a various media, including books.

I realized "thus early" has two meanings, doesn't it?

(1) therefore, early

(2) this early
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I think your first meaning should have a comma, then: thus, early.

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