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sooner

Pronunciation: [ˈsuːnər]

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Learn how to use sooner in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adverb) used to say that something will happen before a certain time or earlier than another event. Like when someone says they want to finish their homework sooner, they want to finish it earlier than planned.

Example

She wants to leave for the movies sooner so they can grab some popcorn.

Example

He didn't finish his project sooner; he took longer than he expected.

Example

Will you arrive sooner than last time?

Context: “preference”

(comparative adverb) used to compare two actions, indicating that one action is preferred earlier than another. This can show that one choice is better or more desirable because it happens earlier.

Example

I would rather finish my lunch sooner to have more time to play.

Example

She doesn't want to start her chores sooner than her brother because they agreed to start together.

Example

Do you think we should call them sooner or wait until later?

How to pronounce sooner

Pronunciation: [ˈsuːnər]

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