Is the word early an adjective adverb?

The word "early" can be both an adjective and an adverb, depending on its function in the sentence.

Adjective:

* It describes a noun: "I woke up early this morning." (Describes the noun "morning")

Adverb:

* It modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb:

* "The train arrived early." (Modifies the verb "arrived")

* "It was an early decision." (Modifies the adjective "early")

* "She left very early." (Modifies the adverb "early")

So, the word "early" is versatile and can act as both an adjective and an adverb.