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prematurely

/ˈpremətʃəli/adverb

उच्चारण प्रेमचली

समय से पहले, असमय

Core word

adverb
  1. 1

    before the normal or expected time

    समय से पहले, असमय

    • The baby was born prematurely and spent two weeks in hospital.
    • His hair turned prematurely grey.
    • Their daughter was born prematurely, but she is healthy now.
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    • Stress can make people age prematurely.
    • The mangoes ripened prematurely in the unusual heat.

    Synonyms early too soon untimely

    Opposite late belatedly

  2. 2

    too soon, before the right time to do something

    जल्दबाज़ी में, उचित समय से पहले

    • The match was ended prematurely because of rain.
    • Don't celebrate prematurely; the results are not out yet.
    • The meeting ended prematurely when the power failed.
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    • Let's not announce the results prematurely.
    • He retired prematurely because of poor health.

    Synonyms hastily rashly

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premature adjective