/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
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Meaning
Quickly and without warning; when you did not expect it.
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Word origin
From sudden plus the adverb ending -ly; sudden came from Old French sodain.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- sodain
Examples
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"Suddenly" tells us it happened quickly, with no warning.
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Here "suddenly" means the car stopped all at once.
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Here "suddenly" shows the crying started when we did not expect it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 1: suddenly, camp, block and 7 more words.