| Earlier this month

 

 

ex)  Earlier this month, a review was carried out.

 

 

--> "Earlier this month" is always used to refer to things in the past.

 

 

 

| Early this month

 

 

ex.1)  We will be carrying out a review early this month.

 

ex.2)  If today is the 1st, and I say "I'll give you my answer early this month," you'll get my answer in a few days.

 

 

--> "Early this month" can be used for the future. 

 

 

 

| BYE

 

 

It depends on the context. 

 

 

 

Extra)  in advance : 먼저, 앞서서 

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