suddenly Meaning & Definition
/ˈsʌd.ən.li/
What Does Suddenly Mean?
As an adverb, suddenly means Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
Suddenly at a Glance
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | dead, short and abruptly |
| Comparative / superlative | more suddenly, most suddenly |
Suddenly Definition (Adverb)
- Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
Synonyms of Suddenly
Suddenly synonyms and antonyms →Suddenly in a Sentence
Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
They've suddenly decided to sell the house.
Word Forms & Grammar
suddenly (comparative more suddenly, superlative most suddenly)
Words That Rhyme With Suddenly
Origin of Suddenly
Inherited from Middle English sodenly, sodeynly, sodeinliche, sodaynlyche; equivalent to sudden + -ly.
Suddenly Pronunciation
Suddenly is pronounced /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sʌd).
Frequently Asked Questions About Suddenly
What part of speech is suddenly?
Suddenly is an adverb.
What is another word for suddenly?
You can replace suddenly with words such as dead, short and abruptly. See the full list of suddenly synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of suddenly?
The comparative form is more suddenly and the superlative form is most suddenly.