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prematurely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌpriməˈtʃʊrli/ · UK /ˈpremətʃəli/

prematurely means: Earlier than the right time, before something is ready or fully developed.

adverb

TOO EARLYB2

Earlier than the right time, before something is ready or fully developed.

  • The baby was born prematurely.
  • They ended the meeting prematurely.
  • He left hospital prematurely and soon needed further treatment.

Similar words: too early, too soon

Common phrases: born prematurely, end prematurely, declare victory prematurely

Questions about prematurely

What does prematurely mean?

Earlier than the right time, before something is ready or fully developed.

What is prematurely in other languages?

Türkçe: erken · Español: prematuramente · Français: prématurément · Deutsch: vorzeitig · Italiano: prematuramente · 日本語: 早すぎる時期に

How do you pronounce prematurely?

In American English /ˌpriməˈtʃʊrli/; in British English /ˈpremətʃəli/.

How do you use prematurely in a sentence?

The baby was born prematurely. They ended the meeting prematurely.

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