early on

The phrase "early on" indicates actions or realizations occurring near the beginning of an event, process, or relationship.

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Definition

B2General

(common)At an initial stage or period.

Example

  • I knew early on that I wanted to marry Annabelle.
  • We encountered problems early on in the project.

B2Projects

(common)Soon after the start of a project or task.

Example

  • We identified the issues early on and addressed them immediately.

Similar

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