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Mariott Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Preposition

I couldn't say hello to you earlier on because I was so tied up.

I wonder what role the preposition on plays here.
Without on does it mean different?
  

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No difference in meaning, but I think the use isn't quite natural here. I was on the phone all afternoon, but earlier on, I was free. ]

— Philip

  • No difference in meaning, but I think the use isn't quite natural here.
  • I was on the phone all afternoon, but earlier on, I was free.
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No difference in meaning, but I think the use isn't quite natural here.

I was on the phone all afternoon, but earlier on, I was free. [It seems to need a point of reference.]
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