wish i had finished sooner vs wish i had finished earlier

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Wish I had finished sooner' is used when someone regrets not completing a task earlier, while 'Wish I had finished earlier' is used when someone wishes they had completed a task at a previous point in time.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2944 views

wish i had finished sooner

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express regret about not completing a task earlier.

This phrase is used when someone wishes they had completed a task earlier than they actually did.

Examples:

I wish I had finished sooner so I wouldn't be so stressed now.
She wishes she had finished sooner to avoid the rush.
They wish they had finished sooner to have more time for other things.
He wishes he had finished sooner to meet the deadline.
We wish we had finished sooner to enjoy the rest of the day.

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Jul 31, 2013 ... Having just done a complete kitchen reno myself, I know how much work and how many decisions go into it! I only wish I had finished sooner so ...

Alternatives:

I wish I had completed it earlier.
I wish I had finished it sooner.
I wish I had done it sooner.
I wish I had wrapped it up earlier.
I wish I had concluded it sooner.

wish i had finished earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a desire to have completed a task at a previous point in time.

This phrase is used when someone wishes they had finished a task at an earlier time than they actually did.

Examples:

I wish I had finished earlier so I could have joined you for lunch.
She wishes she had finished earlier to catch the bus.
They wish they had finished earlier to avoid the traffic.
He wishes he had finished earlier to leave for the meeting.
We wish we had finished earlier to relax in the evening.

Alternatives:

I wish I had completed it earlier.
I wish I had finished it sooner.
I wish I had done it sooner.
I wish I had wrapped it up earlier.
I wish I had concluded it earlier.

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wish i had finished sooner vs wish i had finished earlier