in a split second — extremely quickly; in an instant
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: extremely quickly; in an instant
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ə ˈsplɪt ˈsekənd/
Korean meaning: 순간적으로, 순식간에
Korean pronunciation: 인 어 **스플**릿 **세**컨드
Example Sentences
- My cat went from sleeping to sprinting in a split second when it heard the can opener.
- The magician made the rabbit disappear in a split second.
- In a split second, I realized I had sent the embarrassing text to my boss instead of my friend.
in a split second
ADVERB//ɪn ə ˈsplɪt ˈsekənd//
extremely quickly; in an instant
💡 Concept
extremely quickly; in an instant
🎵 Rhyme
In a split second, the hit made the ball split!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪn ə ˈsplɪt ˈsekənd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ə ˈsplɪt ˈsekənd/
🌳Etymology
Origin
split(갈라진)과 second(초)의 조합으로, 1초보다도 짧은 갈라진 순간을 의미하는 관용표현입니다. 20세기 초부터 사용되기 시작했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
splithitwitbit
wit
bit
split
hit
🔗Collocations
happen in a split second
decide in a split second
change in a split second
disappear in a split second
react in a split second
make a split-second decision
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cat went from sleeping to sprinting in a split second when it heard the can opener.”
“The magician made the rabbit disappear in a split second.”
😄 Fun example
“In a split second, I realized I had sent the embarrassing text to my boss instead of my friend.”
“The goalkeeper saved the penalty kick in a split second.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
instantlyimmediatelyin a flashin the blink of an eyein no time
Antonyms
graduallyslowlyeventually
Related
split-secondinstantaneouslightning-fastswift
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