suddenly

Adverb

Meaning

quickly and without warning

happening unexpectedly

on impulse; without premeditation

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

all of a sudden short dead abruptly of a sudden on the spur of the moment asap presto platt immediately quickly rapidly sudden sharply instantly

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Antonyms

unsuddenly after eventually slow gradually slowly

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Phrases with the word

fall suddenly appear suddenly die suddenly drop down suddenly utter suddenly depart suddenly

Examples

he stopped suddenly Source: Internet

suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side Source: Internet

he decided to go to Chicago on the spur of the moment Source: Internet

he made up his mind suddenly Source: Internet

About 8000 workers have returned to Ganjam in the last few days, and suddenly, the district’s Coronavirus count has shot up. Source: Internet

About 25 people suddenly found themselves homeless Friday after authorities ordered them to move out of a large house on Wood Avenue, just north of the Colorado College campus. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sudden withdrawal suddenism suddenliness suddenly a row suddenly emerge suddenly-feathered