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Suddenly

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6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

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deadnoun(usually not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
shortnounHaving a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
abruptlyIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
all of a sudden(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.
on the spur of the momentan album by American jazz pianist Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded and released on the Blue Note label in 1961.Blue Note discography accessed September 22, 2010.
of a suddenhappening unexpectedly

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WordDefinition
all of a sudden(set phrase, colloquial) Suddenly, quickly, without warning.
abruptlyIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
dead(degree, informal, colloquial) Exactly.
shortAbruptly, curtly, briefly.
of a suddenhappening unexpectedly
on the spur of the momentan album by American jazz pianist Horace Parlan featuring performances recorded and released on the Blue Note label in 1961.Blue Note discography accessed September 22, 2010.
precipitouslyAbruptly; quickly.
astart(obsolete) With a start; suddenly.
quicklyRapidly; with speed; fast; with expedition.
rapidlyWith speed; in a rapid manner.
steeplyIn a steep manner.
sharplyRapidly, abruptly.
dramaticallyIn a dramatic manner.
viciouslyIn a vicious manner; ferociously or maliciously.
surprisenounSomething unexpected.
surprisinglyIn a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.
fastnoun(British, rail transport) A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations.
brutallyIn a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
immediatelyIn an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
accidentallyUnintentionally.

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