Direct
Direct adverb - In a direct line or course.
Prematurely and direct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prematurely" instead an adverb "Direct".
Prematurely
Prematurely adverb - Before the usual or expected time.
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Synonyms for Prematurely
Direct and prematurely are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Direct" instead an adverb "Prematurely".
Nearby Words: premature, prematurity
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- Three careers saw a severe downgrade to B-level Hollywood as a result of this movie: Stars Alan Ruck and Kerri Green, whose teenage idol days were cut short prematurely, and director Bill Norton, who was barely heard from until 1994, and hasn't attempted to direct another theatrical film since.
Source: Box Office Bomb / S Through Z -
It turns out that last year, Team Rinkai's Megan, who won a match against Touka, avoided direct confrontation with her and dropped a weaker school to zero, prematurely ending the round and avoiding having to go against Koromo (Megan has since deeply regretted such a cowardly action).
Source: Manga / Saki -
The dog would occasionally appear as well and shooting him would prematurely end the stage (though most players shot him as soon as he appeared anyway).Was announced for the Wii U's Virtual Console in a November 2014 Nintendo Direct after the unveiling of Duck Hunt's Super Smash Bros. trailer.
Source: Video Game / Duck Hunt
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