Synonyms of premature
10 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for premature is early. Other synonyms of premature are untimely, anticipatory and forward. The opposite of premature is overdue.
Synonyms and similar words for premature
adjectiveMore synonyms
- anticipatoryCharacterized by anticipation.
- earlyAt a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
- forward
- hasty
- precipitate
- precocious
- prevenient
- previousPremature; acting or occurring too soon.
- unseasonable
- untimelyEarly; premature.
Opposite of premature
adjectiveMore antonyms
- nonprematureNot premature.
- overdueLate; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need.
- punctual
Meaning of premature
- adjective Occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
- adjective Taking place earlier than anticipated, prepared for, or desired.
- adjective Suffering from premature ejaculation.
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Questions about synonyms of premature
- What is another word for premature?
- Premature has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as early, untimely, anticipatory and forward.
- What is the opposite of premature?
- The opposite of premature is overdue.
- What does premature mean?
- Premature means occurring before a state of readiness or maturity has arrived.
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