Synonyms for Premature
Definition of premature
- adjective
- born after a gestation period of less than the normal time; "a premature infant"
- too soon or too hasty; "our condemnation of him was a bit previous"; "a premature judgment"
- uncommonly early or before the expected time; "illness led to his premature death"; "alcohol brought him to an untimely end"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "premature"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like early, previous, untimely can replace "premature" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Premature" in song lyrics
See how premature is used in real songs:
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"You became premature"
Lily Allen — Not Big -
"I was born at six months, damn, premature"
Shyheim f/ Poppa Wu, Tekitha — Manchild -
"choc premature"
AOL — AOL