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Synonyms for SUDDENLY: abruptly, unexpectedly, quickly, rapidly, short, on a sudden, immediately, fast; Antonyms of SUDDENLY: slowly, gradually, hesitantly, sluggishly, leisurely, obviously, tardily, laggardly.
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. I suddenly realized what I'd said, but it was too late. Fewer examples. The door suddenly flew open. Rosie suddenly grasped my hand.
Suddenly definition: quickly and without warning; unexpectedly. See examples of SUDDENLY used in a sentence.
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.
in a sudden way; very quickly or unexpectedly: Suddenly, from somewhere behind us, a loud voice spoke out. Carpenter suddenly felt dizzy. (Definition of suddenly from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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. Pronunciation.
5 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.
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.
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.
suddenly meaning, definition, what is suddenly: quickly and unexpectedly: Learn more.
