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No sooner had the alarm rung than everyone woke up.
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Narrator
No sooner had the alarm rung than everyone woke up.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Narrating an Event
The alarm rang, and immediately everyone woke up.
Emphasizing Speed
The moment the alarm sounded, everyone was awake.
Describing a Routine
Every morning, the alarm's ring is the signal for everyone to wake up.
Creating Suspense
As soon as the alarm went off, a collective gasp filled the room as everyone awoke.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Upon the alarm's sounding, everyone awoke without delay.
Casual
The alarm went off, and bam! Everyone was up.
Simpler English
When the alarm rang, everyone woke up.
Phrases to learn
No sooner...than
As soon as; immediately after.
woke up
To cease sleeping and become conscious.