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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He says that "might suggest" if strikes are "coming sooner rather than later".

From BBC

It also recommends the university's next regular external peer review takes place one year sooner than planned.

From BBC

King, who told colleagues she was impressed overall with the presentation, told Weiss they needed to meet sooner.

From Los Angeles Times

The return to Villa Park is seen as perfect timing, even if it has come sooner than expected and just six months into a spell at Besiktas.

From BBC

“If you’re heading north, you might want to get on the road sooner than planned.”

From Literature