“All of a Sudden” vs. “Suddenly”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 8, 2023
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The difference between “all of a sudden” and “suddenly”
- "Suddenly" focuses more on the speed or abruptness of the event, while "all of a sudden" emphasizes the unexpectedness and surprise.
- "All of a sudden" is more often used in storytelling, while "Suddenly" is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
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What is the definition of “all of a sudden” and “suddenly”?
All of a sudden
- Refers to a surprising or unexpected event happening quickly.
- Can emphasize the abruptness and dramatic nature of the event.
Suddenly
- Refers to an event happening quickly.
- Can indicate a change in the narrative or setting.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Suddenly” is the more popular variant on the web.
All of a sudden
73,100,000 results on the web
Examples
- All of a sudden, the power went out and we were left in complete darkness.
- We were enjoying our picnic when, all of a sudden, a swarm of bees descended upon us.
- All of a sudden, the car in front of me slammed on its brakes and I had to swerve to avoid it.
More popular
Suddenly
499,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started pouring down rain.
- I was peacefully reading when suddenly my cat jumped on me and knocked my book to the floor.
- Suddenly, I realized that I had left my phone at the restaurant and had to go back to get it.
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