early on

English

Etymology

Of British origin.

Adjective

early on (not comparable)

1. Early in a process.
   • 2005, Justina Siegemund with Lynne Tatlock, The Court Midwife, page 89:

     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, ...

Adverb

early on (not comparable)

1. 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.

Usage notes

• More common in Commonwealth countries than in US.