sooner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or resident of Oklahoma
    Oklahoman.
  2. adverb comparatives of `soon' or `early'
    earlier.
    • Come a little sooner, if you can
    • came earlier than I expected
  3. adverb more readily or willingly
    preferably; rather.
    • clean it well, preferably with warm water
    • I'd rather be in Philadelphia
    • I'd sooner die than give up

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