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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Those levels have arrived much sooner than expected, and that’s not only because more barrels are coming from the Persian Gulf, said Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

It pointed to laws passed by the state Legislature last year that allow election officials to begin processing mail ballots earlier and require them to finish counting ballots sooner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The reaction from telecommunications investors on Monday certainly signal that the SpaceX threat to the industry may be real and coming sooner than expected.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

He had to rely on a selection after injury stopped him securing his place sooner.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Nicole knew she should have headed back to shore sooner, but every time she started in that direction the possibility of missing Rashawn’s call for help stopped her.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

sooner

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