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sud·den·ly

suddenly

 
 
pronunciation:
suhd n li
part of speech: adverb
definition: in a way that is very quick and without warning.
We all screamed when the window suddenly slammed shut.The driver of the car braked suddenly.
synonyms:
abruptly
antonyms:
gradually, slowly