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adverb. uk / ˈsʌd. ə n.li / us / ˈsʌd. ə n.li / 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. I suddenly realized what I'd said, but it was too late. Fewer examples. The door suddenly flew open.
Synonyms for SUDDENLY: abruptly, unexpectedly, quickly, rapidly, short, on a sudden, immediately, fast; Antonyms of SUDDENLY: slowly, gradually, hesitantly, sluggishly, leisurely, obviously, tardily, laggardly
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 of 2. noun. obsolete.
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.
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) Examples of suddenly. suddenly. If so, why do they suddenly give up after 50? From NPR.
Suddenly definition: quickly and without warning; unexpectedly. See examples of SUDDENLY used in a sentence.
(sʌdənli ) adverb [ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] B1. If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. Suddenly, she looked ten years older. Her expression suddenly altered. He sat down suddenly. Synonyms: abruptly, all of a sudden, all at once, unexpectedly More Synonyms of suddenly.
Definition of suddenly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Meaning of suddenly – Learner’s Dictionary. suddenly. adverb. uk / ˈsʌd ə nli / us. Add to word list. 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.
suddenly meaning, definition, what is suddenly: quickly and unexpectedly: Learn more.
