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    prematurely
    /ˈprɛmətʃəli/

    adverb

    • 1. before the due time; ahead of time: "his son died prematurely" Similar too soontoo earlybefore the usual timeahead of time

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREMATURELY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PREMATURELY definition: 1. in a way that happens or is done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time: 2…. Learn more.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREMATURELY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PREMATURELY meaning: 1. in a way that happens or is done too soon, especially before the natural or suitable time: 2…. Learn more.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › prematurelyPREMATURELY Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

    Synonyms for PREMATURELY: early, immediately, promptly, inopportunely, precociously, unseasonably, instantly, beforehand; Antonyms of PREMATURELY: late, belatedly, tardily

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › prematurelyPrematurely - definition of prematurely by The Free Dictionary

    pre·ma·ture. (prē′mə-tyo͝or′, -to͝or′, -cho͝or′) adj. 1. Occurring, growing, or existing before the customary, correct, or assigned time; uncommonly or unexpectedly early: a premature end. 2. Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time: a premature infant.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREMATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    happening or done too soon, esp. before the natural or desired time: a premature death at age 50. A spokesman said it was premature to comment on the negotiations. (Definition of premature from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprematurely adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of prematurely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prematurePremature Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : happening, arriving, existing, or performed before the proper, usual, or intended time. especially : born after a gestation period of less than 37 weeks. premature babies. premature noun. prematurely adverb. prematureness noun. prematurity. ˌprē-mə-ˈchu̇r-ə-tē. -ˈchər. -ˈtu̇r- -ˈtyu̇r- noun. Synonyms. early. inopportune. precocious. unseasonable.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prematurelyPrematurely - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    adverb. too soon; in a premature manner. “I spoke prematurely ”. synonyms: untimely. adverb. (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation. “the child was born prematurely ”.

  10. www.wordreference.com › definition › prematurelyprematurely - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    occurring, coming, or done too soon: a premature announcement. Botany mature or ripe before the proper time. n. Medicine a premature infant. Latin praemātūrus. See pre -, mature. 1520–30. pre′ma•ture′ly, adv. pre′ma•tu′ri•ty, pre′ma•ture′ness, n. 'prematurely' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

  11. www.dictionary.com › browse › prematurePREMATURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. occurring or existing before the normal or expected time. impulsive or hasty. a premature judgment. (of an infant) weighing less than 2500 g (5 1 2 lbs) and usually born before the end of the full period of gestation.