unbeknown — without the knowledge of someone; happening without someone being aware of it
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: without the knowledge of someone; happening without someone being aware of it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn/
Korean meaning: 누군가가 모르게, 알지 못하는 사이에
Korean pronunciation: 언-비-논 (강세: 논)
Example Sentences
- Unbeknown to the teacher, the students had planned a surprise party.
- The cat had been stealing food from the neighbor's house, unbeknown to its owner.
- Unbeknown to the company, their competitor had already launched a similar product.
unbeknown
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊn//
without the knowledge of someone; happening without someone being aware of it
Sneaking out without parents knowing
Unbeknown to him, the unknown seed has grown
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어에서 '알려지지 않은'이라는 뜻의 'uncnāwen'에서 유래되었습니다. 현재는 주로 'unbeknownst'라는 형태로도 사용되며, 격식체 문장에서 자주 등장합니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Unbeknown to the teacher, the students had planned a surprise party.”
“The cat had been stealing food from the neighbor's house, unbeknown to its owner.”
“Unbeknown to the company, their competitor had already launched a similar product.”
“She had been practicing magic tricks, unbeknown to her skeptical husband.”
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