suddenly

/ ˈsʌdənlɪ /

adverb

1. quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example Sentences

Why would that dynamic suddenly amend itself for America’s sake?

From Salon

I press the key a few times in quick succession, and the responses suddenly stop.

From BBC

I don’t know why, but I was suddenly ravenous and wolfed down a dozen saltines and two chocolate chip cookies just to chase the taste of my humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times

In the same meeting that the alleged embezzlement scheme came to light, the district’s superintendent suddenly resigned.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cincinnati Reds suddenly had runners at second and third base.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abruptly 
• all of a sudden 
• quickly 
• swiftly