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Definition of Early on
1. Adverb. During an early stage. "Early on in her career"
Definition of Early on
1. Adjective. Early in a process. ¹
2. Adverb. At an early stage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Early On
Literary usage of Early on
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1868)
"During the night of the sixteenth, and early on the morning of the seventeenth,
Emory moved from Winchester to Berryville, and, on the morning of the ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"James McCawley is credited in William Safire's “On Language” column (12 Apr.
1981) with pointing out that early on “is never used when referring only to ..."
3. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events, with Documents, Narratives by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"early on the morning of the twenty-first, I detached two regiments, pursuant to
orders, to After marching about five miles we met a large force of cavalry, ..."
4. Correspondence Concerning Claims Against Great Britain: Transmitted to the by United States Dept. of State (1870)
"... and early on the morning of that day she steamed out to sea and met a large
screw steamer, (understood to be the new Alabama,) on board of which were ..."
5. Lost Chapters Recovered from the Early History of American Methodism by Joseph Beaumont Wakeley (1858)
"Name early on the "Old Book"—Extracts from—Sexton at different Periods — Undertaker —
Methodist Burying-Grounds—John-street, ..."
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