English · Adjectives
suddenly
/ˈsʌdənli/
[/ˈsʌdənli/]
quickly and unexpectedly
Beginneradverb
Definition
Suddenly means that something happens quickly and without warning.
Example
Suddenly, the lights went out.
Suddenly, the lights went out.
Etymology
From 'sudden', from Old French 'sodain', from Latin 'subitaneus', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often used at the start of a sentence to add surprise to a story.