HyperDic: prematurely

English > 2 senses of the word prematurely:
ADVERBallprematurely(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
allprematurely, untimelytoo soon
prematurely > pronunciation
Soundspriy.mahchuh'rliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > prematurely: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation.
Example"the child was born prematurely"
Adjectivesprematureborn after a gestation period of less than the normal time
English > prematurely: 2 senses > adverb 2
Meaningtoo soon; in a premature manner.
Example"I spoke prematurely"
Synonymuntimely
Adjectivesprematureuncommonly early or before the expected time

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