CEFR A2

suddenly

adverb

Meaning

Happening or appearing quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

The lights suddenly went out, plunging the room into darkness.
He suddenly realized he had forgotten his keys.

Synonyms: quickly, unexpectedly, abruptly, all at once

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suddenly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌdənli/

Definition

Happening or appearing quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

The lights suddenly went out, plunging the room into darkness.
He suddenly realized he had forgotten his keys.
She was walking down the street when she suddenly felt dizzy.

How to Use suddenly

suddenly + verb (collocation): An action that happens unexpectedly. — "The music suddenly stopped."

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