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Definition of suddenly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
unexpectedlyhappening without warning or in a short time
- He suddenly stopped talking when she entered the room.
- The weather suddenly changed, surprising everyone.
- She suddenly realized she was late.
Expressions with suddenly
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suddenly understand or realize something clearly
It suddenly clicked that she had forgotten her keys.
feel a sudden clear understanding of something
Suddenly everything clicked, and I understood the math problem.
understand something suddenly and completely
After hours of study, suddenly it all clicked.
understand a situation clearly and suddenly
After reading the last chapter, suddenly everything slotted into place.
understand or realize something all at once
The answer suddenly clicked in my mind.
understand a problem or idea quickly and clearly
Suddenly everything becomes clear when you see the solution.
Origin of suddenly
Old English, sodenlice (immediately)
Terms with suddenly included in their meaning
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quick tug
exert force suddenly to move something towards oneself
rebound effect
return from a surface suddenly
medical
expel air from lungs suddenly with a sharp sound
turn over
turn something over quickly or suddenly
quick movement
move quickly and suddenly to a place
action
move something suddenly or carelessly
action
enter suddenly or quickly
movement
move suddenly and quickly
informal departure
leave suddenly
explode
break open suddenly and violently
sudden entry
enter or exit suddenly and forcefully
physical
act of suddenly falling down or caving in
physical structure
break apart and fall down suddenly
move fast
run or move quickly and suddenly
halt
stop functioning suddenly
math
increase suddenly and significantly
speed
occurring very quickly or suddenly
emotion
feel overwhelming fear or anxiety suddenly
movement
move suddenly or quickly
movement
leave a place or group, often suddenly
sudden movement
move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction
lightbulb moment
expresses understanding or realization suddenly
sudden event
happening suddenly without warning or preparation
suddenness
happening suddenly without any warning or preparation
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- French:soudainement, ...
- German:plötzlich, ...
- Italian:all'improvviso, ...
- Spanish:repentinamente, ...
- Portuguese:de repente, ...
- Chinese:突然地, ...
- Japanese:突然, ...
- Arabic:فَجْأَةً, ...
- Hebrew:פִּתְאוֹם, ...
- Russian:внезапно, ...
- Ukrainian:раптово, ...
- Hindi:अचानक, ...
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