sooner

adverb/ˈsuːnə/CEFR B1

আরও আগে, তাড়াতাড়ি

Meaning

Earlier than expected or than something else.

Example sentences

  • Come sooner if you can.পারলে আরও আগে এসো।
  • The sooner we start, the better.যত তাড়াতাড়ি শুরু করি, তত ভালো।

A common mistake

No sooner he arrived when the rain started.→No sooner had he arrived than the rain started.

The pattern is fixed: no sooner, then the inverted verb, then than. This one is set in exams almost every year.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: earlier, quicker

Antonyms: later

Similar words, and what each means

  • earlier

    আগে, পূর্বে; আগেকার

    Before the time mentioned, or nearer the beginning.

  • quicker

    আরও দ্রুত

    Faster in speed, or taking less time.

Other English words for “আরও আগে, তাড়াতাড়ি”

  • quickly

    At a fast speed; in a short time.

  • quick

    Moving or happening fast; taking little time.

Opposite words

  • later

    পরে

    At a time after the present one.

“sooner” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “sooner” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • সাবধানে, মেপে
    • • স্থিরভাবে, ক্রমাগতভাবে
    • • আরও আগে, তাড়াতাড়ি
    • • প্রধানত, মুখ্যত
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    আরও আগে, তাড়াতাড়ি — sooner (adverb) — আরও আগে, তাড়াতাড়ি. Earlier than expected or than something else.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “sooner”?

    • • completely
    • • earlier
    • • steadily
    • • well
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    earlier — earlier — আগে, পূর্বে; আগেকার. Before the time mentioned, or nearer the beginning.

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