suddenly
/ˈsʌdənli/
sud · den · ly
ˈsʌd · ən · li
English Definition
adv. quickly and unexpectedly
Significado en Español
repentinamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đột nhiên
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Example Sentence
Suddenly, the lights went out.
突然间，灯灭了。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “suddenly”:
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A
unexpectedly
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B
gradually
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C
predictably
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D
slowly
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A — unexpectedly.
“suddenly” means adv. quickly and unexpectedly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The lights ______ went out, leaving the whole big house in total darkness.
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A
slowly
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B
suddenly
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C
gradually
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D
expectedly
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B — suddenly.
“suddenly” means adv. quickly and unexpectedly
Common questions about “suddenly”
What does “suddenly” mean?
suddenly — adv. quickly and unexpectedly. In Chinese: 突然地.
How do you pronounce “suddenly”?
suddenly is pronounced /ˈsʌdənli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sud · den · ly.
How do you use “suddenly” in a sentence?
Suddenly, the lights went out. (突然间，灯灭了。)
What are synonyms for “suddenly”?
abruptly, unexpectedly, all at once — all close in meaning to suddenly (adv. quickly and unexpectedly).
Is “suddenly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. suddenly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
