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wish I had done it earlier vs wish I had done it sooner

Both phrases are correct and express a desire to have done something at an earlier point in time. The choice between 'earlier' and 'sooner' depends on personal preference and the specific context in which the phrase is used.

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Last updated: November 04, 2024 • 11677 views

wish I had done it earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to have done something at an earlier point in time.

This phrase is used to express regret or a wish that an action had been completed at a time in the past that is earlier than the present moment.

Examples:

I wish I had started learning the piano earlier.
She wishes she had bought the house earlier.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Feb 2, 2022 ... This is only my second year claiming Payback and wish I had done it earlier. But what put me off was all those pies. I've been making art ...
Jun 19, 2024 ... I did this in my 30s but wish I had done it earlier. Stop drinking and start taking my cholesterol levels seriously. Upvote 6. Downvote Reply ...
Jul 22, 2019 ... And I gotta tell you, I wish I had done it earlier! This recipe is for those who want to indulge but don't like to go with something too ...
Aug 19, 2019 ... I've waited 52 years to get these. I only wish I had done it earlier. meta/discussion.
Apr 25, 2019 ... I switched the org life for the committee life (shoutout OPP) and I wish I had done it earlier. There were 30 of us instead of 200, and I ...
I wish I had done it earlier. Fast forward to 2020 and Matthew decided to set himself a major challenge to celebrate 10 years with his stoma bag. He said ...
... wish I had done it earlier, I was so glad I did it before she passed. Now the black, Zacary, has died of Cancer as well. They become such a huge part of ...
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Jan 24, 2019 ... And I would say it is such a drastic difference that I wish I had done it earlier.... I never had fume issues that I can recall. ndemos717 ...

Alternatives:

wish I had done it sooner
wish I had done it before
wish I had done it in advance
wish I had done it previously
wish I had done it at an earlier time

wish I had done it sooner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to have done something at an earlier point in time.

This phrase is used to express regret or a wish that an action had been completed at a time in the past that is earlier than the present moment.

Examples:

He wishes he had applied for the job sooner.
They wish they had left for the airport sooner.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 15, 2024

Nov 6, 2019 ... In my experience, I wish I had done it sooner. Twice now actually with MacBooks. This isn't an advertisement for Apple products, although they ...
Aug 29, 2019 ... Everyone told me this would be the case. I wish I had done it sooner. Sean Kernan. Share. I'm back. The End Is (Probably) Near. The HTGI Podcast.
Feb 6, 2024 ... Wish I had done it sooner - klipperised Ender 3 Pro. With an old ... r ...
Jun 1, 2024 ... 891 likes, 40 comments - folustorms on June 1, 2024: "Got a curly cut @tasalahq and wish I had done it sooner! This is your sign to embrace ...
Dec 17, 2015 ... Wish I had done it sooner. (Just for reference, I'm 6'1 185lbs). I've had my skates sharpened with a 9/16 radius since I first started ...
I Was Wrong About Rest. After 20 years in full-time ministry, I went on sabbatical. I wish I had done it sooner. Carlton P. Harris. September 27, 2022.
Jan 25, 2018 ... Looking back, I wish I had done it sooner. You can still pick up traces of his Brooklyn accent, but don't let that fool you: Vince Passione ...
Apr 6, 2016 ... I traded in my book club for a 'cookbook club' and I wish I had done it sooner · DON'T double the recipes. · DO bring tupperware. · DO try ...
Dec 5, 2023 ... Being pain-free is one of the greatest gifts I've ever received. And never having another period has literally changed the way I go about my ...
I honestly wish I had done it sooner but its never too late to start! ~ I end my day decompressing either watching photography or cooking videos on the Youtube, ...

Alternatives:

wish I had done it earlier
wish I had done it before
wish I had done it in advance
wish I had done it previously
wish I had done it at an earlier time

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