Sooner (Adverb)
Meaning 1
More readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up".
Examples
- I'd sooner spend the evening reading a book than watching TV.
- She'd sooner help a friend than sit idly by and do nothing.
- I'd sooner work part-time and have more free time than work full-time and be exhausted.
- He'd sooner drive an hour to the city to eat at his favorite restaurant than try something new in the suburbs.
- She'd sooner spend her vacation exploring new places than lounging on the beach all day.