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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.
Suddenly definition: quickly and without warning; unexpectedly. See examples of SUDDENLY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
adverb. /ˈsʌdnli/ quickly and unexpectedly “Listen!” said Doyle suddenly. I suddenly realized what I had to do. It all happened so suddenly. Want to learn more?
