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suddenly

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈsʌdənli/

suddenly means: Quickly and without being expected.

adverb

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Quickly and without being expected.

  • The lights suddenly went out.
  • She suddenly remembered his name.
  • Why did the car suddenly stop?

Similar words: unexpectedly, abruptly

Opposites: gradually

Common phrases: suddenly stop, suddenly appear, suddenly realize

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