Detained and Premature

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Premature is an antonym for detained.

Nearby Words: detainer, detaining, detainee

Premature adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.

Usage example: his premature arrival at his own surprise party almost ruined everything

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Detained is an antonym for premature.

Nearby Words: prematurely, prematurity

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Premature and Detained. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/detained/premature

Detained & Premature. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/detained/premature>.

Premature or Detained. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/detained/premature.

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