Sooner

/ˈsuːnər/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

At an earlier time; before the expected time.

I would rather finish my homework sooner than later.

Used to indicate that something will happen before another event.

If you can call me sooner, we can discuss the plans.

In a comparative sense, more promptly.

She finished the report sooner than I anticipated.

As soon as possible.

Please let me know sooner if you will be attending the meeting.

conjunction

Used to express preference for one thing over another that will happen later.

I'd sooner go to the beach than sit at home.

Indicating a preference for an earlier event to occur.

He'd sooner resign than compromise his values.

Middle English soner, comparative of soone, from Old English sōna

sooner or later

eventually; at some unspecified time in the future

the sooner, the better

the quicker something happens, the more beneficial it is

soon

in a short time; quickly

sooner

comparative of soon

Get to it quickly.

If you want to catch the show, you better hurry up and get there sooner.

You're running late.

I told him to be sooner, but he never listens.