precociously
gb/pɹˈɛkˈoʊʃəsli/ us/pɹˈɛkˈoʊʃəsli/
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adverb
C1
property
1
earlier than usual in development
in a way that is advanced for a young age
Schema d'uso:
[someone/something] + [verb] + precociously; precociously + [adjective]
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse with 'previously' or 'precisely'. 'Precociously' is about being advanced earlier than normal.
Sinonimi
prematurely (often suggests something happens too soon, sometimes negatively.)
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early (more general and less specific to child development.)
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ahead of their age (common phrasing that focuses on comparison to age peers.)
Contrari
late (happening or developing later than expected.)
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normally (at the usual time or level of development.)
Collocazioni
precociously intelligent
|precociously mature
|precociously gifted
|precociously talented
|precociously bright
|precociously advanced
|precociously aware
|precociously articulate
|precociously self-possessed
|precociously grown-up
Temi
education
|people
|childhood
|development
Esempi
- She was reading precociously and finished chapter books at five.
- The child spoke precociously, using complex sentences in preschool.
- He seemed precociously mature, discussing politics like an adult.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is precociously smart for his age.
- She started talking precociously.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
unusually early in time
earlier than expected
Schema d'uso:
precociously + [adjective]; [something] + [verb] + precociously
Errore comune:
This use is less common than the meaning about children; in everyday speech people often just say 'unusually early'.
Sinonimi
unusually early (plain, common alternative without the formal tone.)
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ahead of schedule (often used for planned events or progress rather than seasons.)
Contrari
late (occurring later than expected.)
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belatedly (emphasizes lateness after the expected time.)
Collocazioni
precociously warm
|precociously hot
|precociously mild
|precociously early
|precociously green
|precociously in bloom
|precociously high
|precociously low
Temi
time
|weather
|nature
Esempi
- The trees turned green precociously after a mild winter.
- It was precociously warm for March, and people were already wearing shorts.
- Several plants flowered precociously during the early heatwave.
Esempi per chi studia
- This year, spring came precociously.
- It was precociously warm in April.
Grammatica
Forma base
precociously
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛkˈoʊʃəsli/
US/pɹˈɛkˈoʊʃəsli/
Sillabe e accento
pre - co - ciously (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (pre)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: precociously
- Plural: precociouslies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
precociouslies
noun
Core family
precocious
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
precocity
noun
precociousness
noun
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