sooner — at an earlier time than expected or usual; more quickly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at an earlier time than expected or usual; more quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsuːnər/
Korean meaning: 예상보다 일찍, 더 빨리
Korean pronunciation: **수**너
Example Sentences
- I'd sooner eat a bug than take another math test.
- The pizza arrived sooner than I thought, but I was still in my pajamas.
- Sooner or later, we'll all have to learn how to use new technology.
sooner
ADVERB//ˈsuːnər//
at an earlier time than expected or usual; more quickly
a businesswoman looks at her wristwatch with surprise as she stands on the platform. She expected to wait longer but her train is already pulling into the station ahead of schedule. The train conductor leans out of the window pointing at his own watch with a smile. Other passengers on the platform look pleasantly surprised as they gather their bags earlier than planned. the train arriving sooner than expected, demonstrating something happening at an earlier time than usual
The tuner brings the crooner's voice sooner than expected!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'sōna'(곧, 즉시)에서 발전한 'soon'의 비교급 형태로, '-er'을 붙여 '더 빨리'라는 의미를 나타내게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I'd sooner eat a bug than take another math test.”
“The pizza arrived sooner than I thought, but I was still in my pajamas.”
“Sooner or later, we'll all have to learn how to use new technology.”
“No sooner had I sat down than my phone started ringing.”
“The sooner you finish your homework, the sooner you can watch Netflix.”
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