1. at an earlier time than expected or than another specified time
Usage: comparative form of ‘soon’
2. more willingly; preferably
Usage: used with ‘would’ or ‘had’

1. a person who settled in Oklahoma before it was officially opened for settlement
Usage: historical; capitalized when referring to the University of Oklahoma

Examples

• I arrived sooner than I expected.
• The meeting ended sooner than planned.
• I would sooner walk than take the bus.
• She’d sooner quit than work overtime again.
• He would sooner die than admit he was wrong.
• The Sooners were early settlers in Oklahoma Territory.
• The Oklahoma Sooners won the football game.