Word SUDDENLY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

suddenly

🇺🇸 [ˈsʌdnli]

Meanings

In a manner that is unexpected, abrupt, or occurring without warning. This adverb is used to describe actions or events that happen quickly or unexpectedly, often causing surprise or shock.

Examples

• The car suddenly swerved and hit the curb.
• She suddenly realized she had left her phone at home.
• The lights suddenly went out during the storm.

Synonyms

abruptly • unexpectedly • all of a sudden

Antonyms

gradually • predictably • steadily