Sooner than you think Meaning in English
expression
ˈsunɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən/ /ˈju/ /ˈθɪŋk
SOO-ner than yoo THINK
sˈuːnɐ/ /ðˈɐn/ /jˈuː/ /θˈɪŋk
SOO-nuh than yoo THINK
Definition
Used to say that something will happen earlier or faster than someone expects.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used to give an encouraging, positive, or sometimes cautionary message. Common in predictions and advice. Can be used with 'might happen' or 'will happen'. Avoid in very formal writing.
Spanish: antes de lo que creesPortuguese (BR): mais cedo do que você pensaPortuguese (PT): mais cedo do que pensasChinese (Simplified): 比你想象的更早Chinese (Traditional): 比你想像的更早Hindi: आप सोचते हैं उससे पहलेArabic: أسرع مما تعتقدBengali: আপনার ধারণার চেয়ে দ্রুত - আপনার ভাবনার চেয়ে আগেRussian: раньше, чем ты думаешьJapanese: 思っているより早く - 思ったより早くVietnamese: sớm hơn bạn nghĩKorean: 생각보다 빨리Turkish: düşündüğünden daha erkenUrdu: آپ کی سوچ سے پہلے - آپ کی توقع سے جلدیIndonesian: lebih cepat dari yang kamu kira
Example Sentences
Your package will arrive sooner than you think.
basic
You will learn English sooner than you think if you practice every day.
basic
The weather will change sooner than you think.
basic
Trust me, you'll be back on your feet sooner than you think.
natural
The project will finish sooner than you think, so get ready.
natural
You might see results sooner than you think if you keep going!
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