Pronunciation

/səˈdʒenli/

Definitions

• Adverb: Expressing or denoting that something happens without warning or expectation. For example: “The storm suddenly struck in the middle of the day.”
• Adjective: Characterizing or indicating a sudden change or occurrence. For example: “Her mood changed suddenly from happy to sad.”

Phrases

• “Suddenly, the lights went out.”
• “The plan was revised suddenly due to unforeseen circumstances.”
• “He looked up suddenly as he heard his name.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “I didn’t expect her to arrive so suddenly.”
• Adjective: “The situation took a sudden turn for the worse.”
• Noun: “A sudden gust of wind blew through the room.”

Synonyms

• Abruptly
• Suddenly appeared
• Unexpectedly
• Out of the blue
• All at once

Antonyms

• Gradually
• Slowly
• Predictably
• Deliberately
• Steadily