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prematurely

/ˌpɹiːməˈtjʊə(ɹ)li/adverb4 syllables

Prematurely means: too soon; in a premature manner.

Synonyms for prematurely6

adverb, as in too soon; in a premature manner

untimely

also used for prematurely

betimes, early, early doors, oversoon, unripely

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What does prematurely mean?2

adverb

1

too soon; in a premature manner“I spoke prematurely”

2

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation“the child was born prematurely”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with prematurely?3

two syllables

surelypurely

three syllables

securely
Show 21 near rhymes
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Prematurely in a sentence

  • The bomb exploded prematurely as it was being planted.CM
  • He sometimes became impatient of the extreme fear which she expressed of their attachment being prematurely discovered.Hybrid
  • Stress can make you age prematurely.Nuel

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