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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
: 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) Examples of suddenly. suddenly. If so, why do they suddenly give up after 50? From NPR.
Suddenly is the kind of adverb you might use a lot if you're describing the plot of an action movie, a mystery novel, or any story in which lots of unexpected things happen.
Suddenly definition: quickly and without warning; unexpectedly. See examples of SUDDENLY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
