It is an abbreviated form for a variety of meanings, (depending on the context). I wake up earlier than 6:00 in the morning I wake up earlier than the birds in the morning I wake up earlier in the morning during summer, than I do in the winter I wake up earlier than ever in the morning On Sundays I wake up earlier in the morning than I do on Mondays when I have to go to work. PS: Please do not post the same question twice, especially under two different subject headings.
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