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suddenly

/ˈsʌdn̩li/

Meanings
adverb
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

Examples :

"Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched."
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Related Words

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warning verb

/ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

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happening verb

/ˈhæpnɪŋ/

To occur or take place.

"Let me tell you how it happened."

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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drenched verb

/dɹɛntʃt/

To soak, to make very wet.

"After walking home in the heavy rain, my clothes were completely drenched. "

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and noun

/ænd/ /ənd/ /ən/

In rhythm, the second half of a divided beat.

"The drummer emphasized the ands in the song, making the rhythm very clear. "

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sudden noun

/ˈsʌdən/

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

"The sudden announcement of a school holiday surprised everyone. "

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opened verb

/ˈəʊpənd/ /ˈoʊpənd/

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

"Turn the doorknob to open the door."

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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heavens noun

/ˈhɛvənz/

The sky, specifically:

"The airplanes disappeared into the heavens. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "