suddenly
US /ˈsʌdənli/
Definition
happening unexpectedly
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The power suddenly went out in the middle of our video conference.
Word Family
Synonyms
- abruptlyquickly and without warning
- unexpectedlyin a way that was not expected
- all at oncehaving a meaning similar to suddenly
Collocations
- Easy stop suddenlyto stop suddenly, meaning to come to a halt, stop moving
- Medium prices rose suddenly overnightto prices rose suddenly overnight, meaning to determine the price of
- Hard market liquidity suddenly dried upto market liquidity suddenly dried up, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
- Very Hard suddenly realized one had backed the wrong horsedescribing suddenly realized one had backed the wrong horse (happening unexpectedly)
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