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Suddenly

adverb

/ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

in a way that happens quickly and unexpectedly

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

The lights suddenly went out during the meeting.

abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly, immediately

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abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly

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abruptly, unexpectedly, instantly, immediately

gradually, slowly, predictably

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gradually, slowly, predictably

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gradually, slowly

suddenly appear, suddenly stop, suddenly realize, suddenly change

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suddenly appear, suddenly stop, suddenly realize

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suddenly stop, suddenly appear, suddenly change

possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

To a reasonable degree; in a just and honest way.

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

in any case; regardless of other considerations

in an intense, angry, or passionate way