Definitions

all of a sudden

ADVERB

abruptly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precipitously suddenly unexpectedly

WEAK

unanticipatedly

ADVERB

suddenly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abruptly quickly swiftly

STRONG

short

WEAK

aback all at once asudden forthwith on spur of moment sudden unanticipatedly unaware unawares without warning

Antonyms

WEAK

expectedly slowly

Example Sentences

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All-of-a-sudden Jehosophat felt very funny near the pit of his stomach.

From Seven O'Clock Stories by Anderson, Robert Gordon