suddenly
definition
quickly and unexpectedly
example
The sun has gone behind the clouds and it has suddenly become cold, so people are leaving the beach.
synonyms
unexpectedlyabruptly
word origin — Origin notes will appear here when available.
Set 93 · Study 1 / 5
Exitquickly and unexpectedly
The sun has gone behind the clouds and it has suddenly become cold, so people are leaving the beach.
Set 93 of Intermediate covers 5 words: suddenly, patiently, widely, doubtfully, unfortunately. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
quickly and unexpectedly
The sun has gone behind the clouds and it has suddenly become cold, so people are leaving the beach.
in a calm way without becoming annoyed
Despite the long delay, passengers waited patiently at the gate until boarding finally began.
over a large area or by many people
The singer became widely known after one of her songs went viral online.
in a way that shows uncertainty or disbelief
The witness answered doubtfully because she could not remember every detail.
used to say that a situation is sad, disappointing, or unlucky
Unfortunately, the outdoor concert had to be canceled because of the heavy rain.