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earlier on

earlier on adverb: at some time in the past; previously; earlier.

Adverb

earlier on (not comparable)

  1. At some time in the past; previously; earlier.

Questions about earlier on

What does earlier on mean?
Earlier on means at some time in the past; previously; earlier.
What part of speech is earlier on?
Earlier on is an adverb.

Words near earlier on in the dictionary

  1. Earleys
  2. earlid
  3. earlids
  4. earlier
  5. Earlier Egyptian
  6. earlier on
  7. earlierness
  8. earlies
  9. earliest
  10. earliest anticipated launch time
  11. earlike

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