Synonyms of prematurely

prematurely

adverb

as in early

before the usual or expected time

a baby born three weeks prematurely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• early
• immediately
• promptly
• inopportunely
• precociously
• unseasonably
• instantly
• beforehand
• presently
• seasonably
• punctually
• pronto
• betimes
• apropos

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• belatedly
• tardily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prematurely

Lockett appeared in the first four games of the season for the Knights, registering 13 tackles, including 3 for loss with a sack and two passes defended before tearing a pectoral muscle that prematurely ended his season. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Mana has also been a key player in the Flagler streetscape plan, which the city and the DDA launched after brick-paver sidewalks installed under a previous beautification scheme in 2004 began to prematurely crack and fade. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026

An early withdrawal fee will be issued on any account in which the funds are withdrawn prematurely, negating most, if not all, of the interest earned to that point. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Rapid weight loss is a physiological stressor that can push hair follicles prematurely out of their growth phase and into a resting phase. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

There is enough cushion between there and the current price that routine volatility will not shake you out prematurely. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Mark paints a devastating account of what happens when a private grief becomes prematurely public. — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026

But the actress wasn’t going to be the one to answer that question prematurely — even if singer-songwriter Steve Lacy did blurt it out at the world premiere in Hollywood on Monday. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

Leaks, brittle pipes, and joints that fail prematurely—all potentially costly repairs waiting to happen. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026