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Definition sooner in British English

sooner adverb

adverb
/ˈsuːnə(r)/
1

earlier than expected

Example

My prediction has come true sooner than I thought.

Example

a new test for detecting certain cancers much sooner than before

Synonyms and related words
2

used instead of 'soon enough'

Example

Friday can't come sooner.

Definition sooner in British English