early on
adverb
Using Early on: Usage Guide
This adverb is sometimes objected to in American writing as an obtrusive Briticism. It is a relative newcomer to the language, having arisen in British English around 1928. It seems to have filled a need, however. It came into frequent use in American English in the late 1960s and is now well established on both sides of the Atlantic in both speech and writing.
Examples of early on in a Sentence
CBS News, 30 Apr. 2024
The cookie’s elusiveness required a second visit – this time early on a weekend.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2024
Court also let out early on April 22 and April 23 to allow people to travel for religious gatherings.
—USA TODAY, 29 Apr. 2024
Something that suctions to the table in front of the child may be preferred early on when a baby is less coordinated.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
Designers like himself, who find attention or acclaim early on often tend to rush or stumble into establishing brands without much structure.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
To support literacy and vision development, parents should read to their child early on, limit screen time and watch out for any red flags as vision develops, pediatrician Edward S. Curry said.
—Isabella Balandran, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Motorists drive along a flooded street following heavy rains in Dubai early on April 17, 2024.GIUSEPPE CACACE/Getty Images
Dubai is underwater.
—Amit Katwala, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
Most notably, Verizon was a launch partner for Disney+, giving many of its customers one free year of the service, and helping Disney+ gain substantial market share early on.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Early on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/early%20on. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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