Suddenly: meaning, definitions and examples
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suddenly
[ ˈsʌdənli ]
out of the blue
Happening or done without warning or in a very short time; unexpectedly.
Synonyms
abruptly, all of a sudden, unexpectedly
Examples of usage
- She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her back.
- Suddenly, the phone rang, breaking the silence in the room.
surprising
Used to emphasize the unexpectedness of an event.
Synonyms
abrupt, surprising, unexpected
Examples of usage
- The sudden change in weather caught us off guard.
- He made a sudden decision to quit his job and travel the world.
Translations
Translations of the word "suddenly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 de repente
🇮🇳 अचानक
🇩🇪 plötzlich
🇮🇩 tiba-tiba
🇺🇦 раптово
🇵🇱 nagle
🇯🇵 突然 (とつぜん)
🇫🇷 soudain
🇪🇸 de repente
🇹🇷 aniden
🇰🇷 갑자기
🇸🇦 فجأة
🇨🇿 náhle
🇸🇰 náhle
🇨🇳 突然 (tūrán)
🇸🇮 nenadoma
🇮🇸 skyndilega
🇰🇿 күтпеген жерден
🇬🇪 უეცრად
🇦🇿 birdən
🇲🇽 de repente
Word origin
The word 'suddenly' comes from the Middle English word 'sodeinli', which is derived from the Old French word 'sodain'. Its usage can be traced back to the 14th century. Over time, 'suddenly' has become a common adverb used to describe actions or events that occur quickly and unexpectedly.
See also: suddenness.