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Rasoul Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

Later on vs later, Eariler on vs earlier

Hi!
The subject says it all. Emotion: smile I'm just wondering if they're any different in meaning and usage.

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The word “on” serves to indicate an ongoing event. The event can be your class subject, your school day, your workday, a stage play, or your schooling. “early in that event” is termed “early on” and “later on” is simply “later in that event/period of time’.

— Wilpeter

  • The word “on” serves to indicate an ongoing event.
  • The event can be your class subject, your school day, your workday, a stage play, or your schooling.
  • “early in that event” is termed “early on” and “later on” is simply “later in that event/period of time’.
  • ” “Later on” (in the movie) it was confirmed by Sherlock.
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The word “on” serves to indicate an ongoing event. The event can be your class subject, your school day, your workday, a stage play, or your schooling. “early in that event” is termed “early on” and “later on” is simply “later in that event/period of time’. Thus, “early on” in the movie, I knew who the killer was.” “Later on” (in the movie) it was confirmed by Sherlock.
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hmm, I see. Thanks a lot for your quick reply.it was very well explained. absolutely understandable. I think I know the difference now!!
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