suddenly

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quickly and unexpectedly:

"Do you remember much about the accident?" "No, it all happened so suddenly."

I was just dozing off when suddenly I heard a scream from outside.

I suddenly realized what I'd said, but it was too late.

in a sudden way; very quickly or unexpectedly:

Suddenly, from somewhere behind us, a loud voice spoke out.

Carpenter suddenly felt dizzy.