adverb

sooner

Translation

earlier, rather, more quickly

I'll finish my homework sooner than you.

Sooner or later, you will have to decide.

I would sooner stay home than go out.

sooner than ((clause/noun)) earlier than (sth.) She arrived sooner than expected.

sooner or later at some point in the future Sooner or later, the truth will come out.

would sooner ((do sth.)) would prefer to (do sth.) I would sooner walk than take the bus.

Synonyms: earlier, quicker; Antonyms: later

The comparative form of 'soon', from Old English 'sona' meaning 'immediately'.

Think of 'soon' + the comparative ending '-er'. It literally means 'more soon'.