earlier on

adverb

At some time in the past; previously; earlier.

Meanings

adverbearlier on (not comparable)
  1. not comparableAt some time in the past; previously; earlier.
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APA

earlier on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earlier%20on

MLA

“earlier on.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earlier%20on. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “earlier on,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/earlier%20on.

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