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  1. 1. a. : happening or coming unexpectedly. a sudden shower. b. : changing angle or character all at once. a sudden drop in the ocean bottom. 2. : marked by or manifesting abruptness or haste. a sudden departure. 3. : made or brought about in a short time : prompt. suddenly adverb. suddenness. ˈsə-dᵊn- (n)əs. noun. sudden.

  2. Definitions of suddenly. adverb. happening unexpectedly. “ suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side” synonyms: all of a sudden, of a sudden. adverb. quickly and without warning. “he stopped suddenly ” synonyms: abruptly, dead, short. adverb. on impulse; without premeditation. “he made up his mind suddenly ” synonyms: on the spur of the moment.

  3. Meaning of suddenly in English. suddenly. adverb. us / ˈsʌd. ə n.li / uk / ˈsʌd. ə n.li / Add to word list Add to word list. B1. quickly and unexpectedly: "Do you remember much about the accident ?" "No, it all happened so suddenly." I was just dozing off when suddenly I heard a scream from outside.

  4. 2 days ago · Definition of 'suddenly' Word Frequency. suddenly. (sʌdənli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. Suddenly, she looked ten years older. Her expression suddenly altered. He sat down suddenly.

  5. B1. quickly and unexpectedly: I suddenly realized who she was. It all happened so suddenly that I can't remember much about it. Fewer examples. I got up suddenly and the room started swimming. I wonder why she left so suddenly. He suddenly appeared in the doorway. One of the men suddenly produced a gun from his pocket. The sky suddenly went dark.

  6. adverb. /ˈsʌdənli/ quickly and unexpectedly. I suddenly realized what I had to do. I suddenly became aware of just how late it was. She took ill and died suddenly at her home. You might suddenly find yourself in dire need of cash. A pedestrian suddenly appeared in front of the taxi. I tried to sit up but I suddenly felt dizzy. Extra Examples.

  7. 1. Happening without warning; unforeseen: a sudden storm. 2. Happening or done without delay; hasty or immediate: a sudden decision. 3. Characterized by sharp change in elevation; precipitous: a sudden drop in the ocean floor. Idiom: all of a sudden. Very quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.

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