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Suddenness

Definition: The quality or state of happening or occurring unexpectedly or without warning.

Sense 1 (Noun): The abrupt or unexpected nature of an event, action, or situation.

Example Sentence: The suddenness of the storm caught us off guard, and we had to rush to take cover.

Sense 2 (Noun): The quality of being immediate or without delay.

Example Sentence: The fire alarm sounded with such suddenness that everyone quickly evacuated the building.

Sense 3 (Noun): A sense of urgency or rapidity in movement or action.

Example Sentence: The suddenness of her acceleration on the racetrack surprised her opponents and allowed her to take the lead.

Sense 4 (Adverb): In a sudden or unexpected manner.

Example Sentence: He turned around suddenness and collided with the person walking behind him.

Sense 5 (Adjective): Characterized by happening quickly or sharply.

Example Sentence: The suddenness change in temperature made me realize that winter had arrived.

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