예상했던 것보다 혹은 이전에 언급된 것보다 더 일찍.
At an earlier time than expected or previously mentioned.
예문:
"The results of the medical tests came back much sooner than we expected."
"If you had told me sooner, I could have helped you with the preparations."
다른 것보다 특정 상황을 선호함을 나타낼 때 사용하며, 차라리 혹은 기꺼이의 의미.
Used to indicate a preference for one thing over another; rather.
예문:
"I would sooner die than betray my country."
"She would sooner stay at home and read a book than go to a loud party."
미국 서부에서 법적으로 허용되기 전에 토지를 선점한 이주자, 또는 오클라호마주의 주민을 일컫는 말.
A person who settled on government land in the U.S. West before it was legally opened; a native or resident of Oklahoma.
예문:
"The history of the state is deeply tied to the original Sooners of the 1889 Land Run."
"As a lifelong Sooner, he never misses a home game at the university stadium."