Suddenly

adverb
/ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
in a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly

Example Sentences

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

The lights suddenly went out during the meeting.

Synonyms

abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly, immediately
Entry 1
abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly
Entry 2
abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly, immediately

Antonyms

gradually, slowly, predictably
Entry 1
gradually, slowly, predictably
Entry 2
gradually, slowly

Collocations

suddenly appear, suddenly stop, suddenly realize, suddenly change
Entry 1
suddenly appear, suddenly stop, suddenly realize
Entry 2
suddenly stop, suddenly appear, suddenly change

More Example Sentences

Suddenly, I noticed an image in a vase.

I was shocked to hear the news suddenly.

He was shocked to lose his job suddenly.

I’m shocked to see the prices rise suddenly.

They were shocked to hear her resign suddenly.

He was shocked to realize the mistake suddenly.

She was shocked to receive the message suddenly.

We were shocked to find the store closed suddenly.

We were shocked to watch the lights go out suddenly.

They were shocked to learn the flight was cancelled suddenly.

Related Vocabularies

without restriction or control; willingly
in a way that is correct, precise, and free from errors
according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
for the most part; mainly

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