suddenly

Meanings

• adverb

  occurring or discovered unexpectedly and often suddenly

• adverb

  happening or appearing all at once

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsʌdn̩li/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1227554"

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Antonyms

unsuddenly

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Synonyms

all of a sudden , without warning

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suddenly
dazzling , mazing , surprising

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Variants

List of all variants of suddenly that leads to same result
sudden , suddenly , suddenness , suddennesses

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Etymology

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From Old English sōdlic, meaning 'sudden, hasty,' from sōdan, meaning 'hasten,' from sōdan (to press, squeeze).

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest snowball, built in 1999, was rolled suddenly down a mountain in Japan.

2. In the Harry Potter series, the Dementors are said to come suddenly and take the souls of those they kill.

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Related Concepts

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1. unexpectedly: Synonym of 'suddenly' that emphasizes the lack of prior warning or preparation.

2. abruptly: Synonym of 'suddenly' that emphasizes the suddenness and lack of gradualness in an event.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suddenly' is often used to create suspense and surprise. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the old man's death is described as happening suddenly, adding to the story's eerie atmosphere.

How to Memorize "suddenly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightning bolt striking the ground suddenly. Visualize the bright flash and the loud thunderclap that follows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suddenly' with the word 'surprise.' When you encounter the word 'suddenly,' think of something surprising happening.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Suddenly Surprises Us' to remember the meaning of the word.

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