sooner
noun
Simple meaning
A competitor representing the University of Oklahoma.
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ˈsunɚ
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Definition
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noun
collegiate sports
A competitor representing the University of Oklahoma.
informal
A native or resident of the American state of Oklahoma
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “Come a little sooner, if you can.”adverb
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