suddenly
adverb /ˈsʌdənli/
/ˈsʌdənli/
- quickly and unexpectedly
- I suddenly realized what I had to do.
- I suddenly became aware of just how late it was.
- She took ill and died suddenly at her home.
- You might suddenly find yourself in dire need of cash.
- A pedestrian suddenly appeared in front of the taxi.
- I tried to sit up but I suddenly felt dizzy.
Extra ExamplesTopics Timea2- His face suddenly turned a deep shade of red.
- Grandma stopped suddenly and looked directly at us.
- ‘Listen!’ said Doyle suddenly.
- It all happened so suddenly.
Oxford Collocations DictionarySuddenly is used with these adjectives:- afraid
- alert
- alive
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