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Definition of suddenly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

suddenly

adverb
 
/ˈsʌdənli/
 
/ˈsʌdənli/
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  1. 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 Examples
    • 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.
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    Oxford Collocations DictionarySuddenly is used with these adjectives:
    • afraid
    • alert
    • alive
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