suddenly
Translation
suddenly, unexpectedly, abruptly
Examples
Suddenly, it started to rain.
Suddenly, it started to rain.
He suddenly felt very tired.
He suddenly felt very tired.
Grammar Patterns
((adv.)) quickly and unexpectedly Suddenly, the lights went out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unexpectedly, abruptly; Antonyms: gradually, slowly
Etymology
From Middle English 'sodein' (sudden) plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It originates from Old French 'sodein'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sudden' sound, like a door slamming shut, to remember the unexpected nature of the word.