Suddenly is the kind of adverb you might use a lot if you're describing the plot of an action movie, a mystery novel, or any story in which lots of unexpected things happen.
Happening without warning; unforeseen: a sudden storm. 2. Happening or done without delay; hasty or immediate: a sudden decision. 3. Characterized by sharp change in elevation; precipitous: a sudden drop in the ocean floor. Very quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
SUDDENLY definition: 1. quickly and unexpectedly: 2. quickly and unexpectedly: 3. in a sudden way; very quickly or…. Learn more.
If something happens suddenly, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. Her expression suddenly changed.
Adverb suddenly (comparative more suddenly, superlative most suddenly) Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
Suddenly refers to an unexpected or abrupt occurrence or action that takes place quickly or without warning. It implies a change in a situation or event happening swiftly and catching individuals off guard or by surprise.
Definition of suddenly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner. Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
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