Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sooner
adverb
/ˈsuːnər/
Definition
at an earlier time; before something else happens.
Examples
- She would rather finish her homework sooner than later.
- If you call him sooner, you might catch him at home.
- We should leave sooner to avoid traffic.
Meaning
Sooner refers to an earlier point in time, especially in comparison to another event or time frame.
Synonyms
- earlier
- before
- previously