Meaning : Born after a gestation period of less than the normal time.
Example :
A premature infant.
Meaning : Too soon or too hasty.
Example :
Our condemnation of him was a bit previous.
A premature judgment.
Synonyms : previous
Meaning : Uncommonly early or before the expected time.
Example :
Illness led to his premature death.
Alcohol brought him to an untimely end.
Synonyms : untimely