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

in addition to; moreover; furthermore
at a later or subsequent time
At the beginning; at first.
by which; because of which
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
in the end, especially after a long delay or series of problems

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