How to Use "Suddenly" with Example Sentences

suddenly (adv): quickly and unexpectedly

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Used with adjectives:

"He was suddenly afraid of the dark."
(afraid, scared, frightened)

"We became suddenly aware of the situation."
(aware)

"It has become suddenly fashionable to wear hats."
(fashionable)

"She became suddenly nervous to go on stage."
(nervous, anxious, umcomfortable)

Used with verbs:

"He suddenly appeared out of nowhere."
(appeared, came out)

"It suddenly began to snow."
(began, started)

"She suddenly changed her mind."
(changed)

"He suddenly decided to leave."
(decided)

"The dog suddenly disappeared."
(disappeared)

"The factory suddenly exploded."
(exploded)

"We suddenly realized he was not telling the truth."
(realized)

"I suddenly remembered where I left my keys."
(remembered, recalled)