Meanings

no sooner ... than ...

first come, first served

early (prompt) settlement

hasty

the sooner, the better

the sooner, the better

drugs to stimulate childbirth

early

early to bed early to rise

early to bed early to rise

being a fast worker

the early bird gets the worm

as soon as possible

in a word

speed-eating contest

progeria (disease characterized by symptoms suggestive of premature aging)

early treatment

dexterous feat

written request for permission to leave early (school, work, etc.)

early completion