Prematurely (Adverb)

Meaning ¹

Too soon; in a premature manner; "I spoke prematurely".

Examples

• The company went bankrupt after they expanded prematurely into new markets.
• She spoke prematurely about her engagement before he had officially proposed.
• The flowers bloomed prematurely due to the unusually warm winter weather.
• He acted prematurely and quit his job without having another one lined up.
• The politician apologized for speaking prematurely about the sensitive issue.

Synonyms

• Untimely

Related Words

• Premature (adjective)

Meaning ²

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; "the child was born prematurely".

Examples

• The baby was born prematurely and had to spend several weeks in the neonatal intensive care unit.
• Due to complications, the doctor decided to induce labor, but the baby was already going to be born prematurely.
• After only 28 weeks of pregnancy, the woman gave birth to her child prematurely.
• The child was born prematurely and required oxygen therapy to help with breathing difficulties.
• Because of the mother's high blood pressure, the child was born prematurely at 32 weeks of gestation.

Related Words

• Premature (adjective)