earlier vs sooner
sooner vs earlierearlier is an adjective but sooner is not an adjective.
earlier and sooner both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| earlier | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| sooner | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
earlier and sooner
are synonyms defined as:
- earlier and sooner: comparatives of `soon' or `early'
| earlier (adjective) | sooner (adjective) |
|---|---|
| (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early |
| earlier (adverb) | sooner (adverb) |
|---|---|
| earlier in time; previously | comparatives of `soon' or `early' |
| comparatives of `soon' or `early' | more readily or willingly |
| before now |
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