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The team sooner noticed the small change.
What does Sooner mean?
earlier than expected.
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Earlier in time than expected or than something else.
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What does sooner mean?
Sooner means earlier than expected.
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Earlier is close in meaning to sooner in this context.
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Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningSooner means earlier than expected.
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earlierClose in meaning when sooner means earlier than expected.
before thenClose in meaning when sooner means earlier than expected.
more quicklyClose in meaning when sooner means earlier than expected.
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