suddenly Definition
- 1quickly and unexpectedly
- 2happening or done quickly and without warning
Using suddenly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suddenly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Suddenly, the lights went out.
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He suddenly realized he was lost.
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She suddenly appeared from behind the door.
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The car suddenly swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
suddenly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for suddenly
- abruptly
- unexpectedly
- all of a sudden
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Summary: suddenly in Brief
The adverb 'suddenly' [ˈsʌdənli] means quickly and unexpectedly. It is used to describe events that happen abruptly and without warning, such as 'Suddenly, the lights went out.' or 'The car suddenly swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian.'
