Intermediate — Set 93

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.

1. suddenly · adverb/ˈsəd(ə)nli/

   very quickly and without warning

   The sun has gone behind the clouds and it has suddenly become cold, so people are leaving the beach.

   Synonyms: quickly, unexpectedly, abruptly

2. patiently · adverb/ˈpeɪʃ(ə)n(t)li/

   the act of being tolerant of problems without being annoyed

   The people in the queue for the black friday sale waited patiently to be able to buy the products that they wanted.

   Synonyms: calmly, tolerantly

3. widely · adverb/ˈwaɪdli/

   over a large area, done by many people

   It is widely accepted that refined carbohydrates damage your health and cause many serious illnesses.

   Synonyms: broadly, extensively, generally

4. doubtfully · adverb/ˈdaʊtf(ə)li/

   the state of being unsure

   The patient answered the doctor's questions doubtfully, and she thought this could be a sign of Alzheimer's disease.

   Synonyms: skeptically, questionably, suspiciously

5. unfortunately · adverb/ˌənˈfɔrtʃ(ə)nətli/

   used when something disappointing happened

   Unfortunately, the little girl could not be saved from the ruins of the building after the earthquake.

   Synonyms: unluckily, sadly, regrettably