Meaning
Someone who gets up early in the morning.
Cultural Background
In the US, 'early bird' is often used in marketing for 'early bird specials' at restaurants or for event tickets to encourage early booking. The phrase is very common in the UK, often used in the context of 'early bird' travel deals or supermarket discounts. In many global corporate environments, being an 'early bird' is seen as a sign of dedication and reliability.
Use it for yourself
It's a great way to describe your personality in a job interview or casual chat.
The opposite
Always remember 'night owl' is the opposite. It helps to learn them together.
Meaning
Someone who gets up early in the morning.
Use it for yourself
It's a great way to describe your personality in a job interview or casual chat.
The opposite
Always remember 'night owl' is the opposite. It helps to learn them together.
Marketing
Look for 'early bird' signs in shops; it's a common way to see the phrase in the real world.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I'm not a night owl, I'm an ____.
The standard idiom is 'early bird'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
You need the article 'an' before a vowel sound.
Match the term to its meaning.
Match 'early bird' to its meaning.
An early bird is defined by their morning habits.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Why are you at the gym at 5 AM?' B: 'I'm an ____.'
The context of 5 AM implies an early bird.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI'm not a night owl, I'm an ____.
The standard idiom is 'early bird'.
Choose the correct sentence.
You need the article 'an' before a vowel sound.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
An early bird is defined by their morning habits.
A: 'Why are you at the gym at 5 AM?' B: 'I'm an ____.'
The context of 5 AM implies an early bird.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it works for anyone who wakes up early.
No, it is a positive or neutral term.
Early birds.
Usually not, they are considered opposites.
It is casual, but acceptable in most business contexts.
It comes from the proverb about birds catching worms.
No, it describes a person or a discount.
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Related Phrases
Night owl
contrastSomeone who stays up late.
Up with the lark
similarWaking up very early.
Early riser
synonymSomeone who wakes up early.
