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premature
happening earlier than it should
Synonyms
- early
- untimely
- hasty
Antonyms
- timely
- delayed
premature in a sentence
The premature celebration began before the final score was announced.
Our picnic ended after a premature burst of rain arrived before the forecast predicted.
Where it comes from
From Latin praematurus 'too early'
Memory hook
PREMATURE means happening PRE-time, before the right moment.