suddenly

(adverb)

adverb

1. happening unexpectedly

- suddenly she felt a sharp pain in her side

2. quickly and without warning

- he stopped suddenly

Similar word(s): abruptly, dead, short

3. on impulse; without premeditation

- he made up his mind suddenly

Sentences with suddenly as an adverb:

- Suddenly, the heavens opened and we all got drenched.