CEFR A2

sooner

adverb

Meaning

At an earlier time or at an earlier time than expected.

Examples

The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll get there.
He arrived sooner than I had anticipated.

Synonyms: earlier, before, promptly, expeditiously

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sooner (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈsuːnər/

Definition

At an earlier time or at an earlier time than expected.

Examples

The sooner we leave, the sooner we'll get there.
He arrived sooner than I had anticipated.
I wish I had known about the sale sooner.

How to Use sooner

sooner or later (idiom): At some point in the future, inevitably. — "Sooner or later, you'll have to face the consequences of your actions."
the sooner... the sooner... (idiom): Used to express that one event happening earlier will cause another event to happen earlier. — "The sooner we finish this, the sooner we can go home."
no sooner... than... (idiom): Immediately after; as soon as. — "No sooner had he arrived than he was asked to leave."

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