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early this year vs early in this year

The phrases are both correct, but the contexts in which they are used are not the same. 'Early this year' is commonly used to refer to the beginning of the current year without specifying a month, while 'early in this year' is used when referring to a specific time period within the current year.

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Last updated: August 23, 2024

early this year

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the beginning of the current year without specifying a month.

This phrase is used to talk about events or occurrences that happened at the beginning of the current year.

Examples:

I started my new job early this year.
Early this year, we had a lot of snowfall.
Early this year, I made a resolution to exercise more.
The company announced its new product early this year.
Early this year, I traveled to Europe.

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Dec 14, 2016 ... 104K likes, 2254 comments - ryanlochte on December 14, 2016: "My Christmas gift came early this year, can't wait for next year!
HI, What's the difference between the following sentences? a. The tree came into flower early this year. b. The tree came into flower early ...
646 likes, 13 comments - margaret.renkl on August 12, 2023: "Chonk season came a tad early this year. #easternchipmunk #thecomfortofcrows"
Nov 29, 2021 ... To answer your question, "early this year" is used to talk about the beginning of the year, such as time between the months of January, February ...
However, only 'early this year' of necessity refers to January - March (?), while 'earlier this year' can refer to any time in the year before ...
Jun 10, 2023 ... Christmas is coming early this year… (Klaus art by me) ; u/Angrykitten456 avatar Angrykitten456 · 7 · u/No-Fox3165 avatar No-Fox3165 ; u/ ...

Alternatives:

at the beginning of this year
at the start of this year
at the commencement of this year
at the outset of this year
at the onset of this year

early in this year

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It is used when referring to a specific time period within the current year.

This phrase is used when specifying a particular time frame within the current year.

Examples:

We are planning a trip early in this year, around March.
The project is scheduled to be completed early in this year.
Early in this year, we experienced a lot of changes in the company.
The conference will take place early in this year.
I have a lot of goals to achieve early in this year.

Show examples from the web [+]

Jan 13, 2016 ... ... season that the Broncos will take a long look at, it's clear the Broncos will be looking for the big guys early in this year's draft. -- Jeff Legwold.
Mar 24, 2015 ... ... traded up to draft defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence in the second round last year and they could add another end early in this year's draft.
Jan 18, 2016 ... ... I would venture to guess the Cowboys are seriously looking at pulling the trigger very early in this year's NFL Draft to help bring in another ...
I am encouraged that the legislature is moving to set state supplemental state aid early in this year's session, but am disappointed that what is being discussed is ...

Alternatives:

at the beginning of this year
at the start of this year
at the commencement of this year
at the outset of this year
at the onset of this year

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