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asked early vs asked earlier

Both 'asked early' and 'asked earlier' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Asked early' is used when referring to the time of asking in relation to a specific event or point in time. 'Asked earlier' is used when comparing the time of asking to another time in the past.

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asked early

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to the time of asking in relation to a specific event or point in time. It indicates that the asking occurred at an early stage or time.

Examples:

  • He asked early in the meeting.
  • She asked early in the day.
  • They asked early in the process.
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  • “Hevel” has asked early build solar power plants in the Saratov region. "Hevel" will stand in the Saratov region, three solar power stations: 2 stations and one 15  ...
  • May 18, 2014 ... Grads asked early on to lend a helping hand. At many universities, both here and nationally, 'culture of giving' begins with current students and ...
  • We asked early adopters: Why did you buy Google Glass? Anthony Domanico | @ajdomanico. TechHive. May 6, 2014 12:18 PM; e-mail; print. Who would leap ...

Alternatives:

  • asked at an early stage
  • asked soon
  • asked promptly

asked earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when comparing the time of asking to another time in the past. It indicates that the asking occurred at a time prior to the current time or another specified time.

Examples:

  • He asked earlier than expected.
  • She asked earlier in the day than yesterday.
  • They asked earlier in the process than we did.
  • Apr 9, 2015 ... ... Pending Cancel. psychicpebbles @psychicpebble Apr 9. Someone asked earlier, so here it is: My (constantly growing) Spotify playlist.
  • Feb 24, 2015 ... “The question asked earlier about … how they present things and the lies about their presence in Ukraine and the training, I mean, you know, ...
  • Are Quora questions being asked now getting many more views (and responses) than questions asked earlier? Want Answers1. 0 Answers. Write an answer.
  • 23 hours ago ... Someone asked earlier video from the concert Abraham Mateo in Madrid 30/06/ 15. I do not know if you've seen it or not ...

Alternatives:

  • asked before
  • asked sooner
  • asked previously

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