Definitions

sooner

[soo-ner] / ˈsu nər /

ADJECTIVE

beforehand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

earlier

STRONG

ahead

WEAK

advanced ahead of time already ante antecedently before before now fore in advance in anticipation precedently precocious previous previously

ADVERB

before

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ahead back previously since

WEAK

afore aforetime ante antecedently anteriorly before present ere fore former formerly forward heretofore in advance in days of yore in front in the old days in the past past precendently previous up to now

Antonyms

WEAK

after afterward behind later

ADVERB

rather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

willingly

WEAK

alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by choice by preference first in lieu of in preference just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner

Antonyms

WEAK

extremely insignificantly little violently

Example Sentences

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OpenAI in particular “needs to clarify their specific position in the market, and have a better plan to get to a profitable position sooner.”

From MarketWatch

“The sooner the better, so we can enjoy our investments.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Why did you let him reach this state? Why didn’t you seek help sooner?”

From Literature

By making it possible to detect early signs of cardiovascular risk, the technology could allow doctors to act sooner, tailor treatments more precisely, and support better long-term heart health.

From Science Daily

"Screening at an earlier age can help identify risk factors sooner, enabling preventive strategies that reduce long-term risk."

From Science Daily

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