no sooner a than b — Used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another; as soon as the first thing happens, the second follows
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: Used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another; as soon as the first thing happens, the second follows
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊ ˈsuːnər ə ðæn biː/
Korean meaning: A가 일어나자마자 곧바로 B가 일어남을 나타내는 표현; ~하자마자
Korean pronunciation: 노 **수**너 어 댄 비
Example Sentences
- No sooner had the teacher left the classroom than the students started a paper airplane contest.
- No sooner had I put on my white shirt than I spilled coffee all over it.
- No sooner had the meeting ended than everyone rushed to the cafeteria.
no sooner a than b
CONJUNCTION//noʊ ˈsuːnər ə ðæn biː//
Used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another; as soon as the first thing happens, the second follows
Used to indicate that one event happens immediately after another; as soon as the first thing happens, the second follows
No sooner does rain fall than the tuner calls!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어에서 비교급 형태로 발달한 표현으로, 'sooner'는 'soon'의 비교급이며, 'no sooner'는 '더 빠르지 않게'라는 의미에서 시작되어 현재는 '즉시'라는 의미로 굳어진 관용구입니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“No sooner had the teacher left the classroom than the students started a paper airplane contest.”
“No sooner had I put on my white shirt than I spilled coffee all over it.”
“No sooner had the meeting ended than everyone rushed to the cafeteria.”
“No sooner had I fallen asleep than my neighbor started playing loud music.”
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