definition of
[sooner]

[1] #1 sooner r. [earlier] comparatives of 'soon' or 'early'; "Come a little sooner, if you can"; "came earlier than I expected". wn

[2] #2 sooner n. [Oklahoman, Sooner] a native or resident of Oklahoma. wn

[3] #3 sooner r. [preferably, rather] more readily or willingly; "clean it well, preferably with warm water"; "I'd rather be in Philadelphia"; "I'd sooner die than give up". wn