early on

adj, adv — 2 senses

adj

Etymology Of British origin.

Early in a process.

You can also have her get up if necessary — especially when it is still early on — to try and see in what position the throes are the most effective, ...2005, Justina Siegemund with Lynne Tatlock, The Court Midwife, page 89:

adv

Etymology Of British origin.

At an early stage.

Those who got rich were those who joined the company very early on and took some of their pay in stock.

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