unexpectedly

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unexpectedly

They met unexpectedly at the train station.

Definition

Adverb: 1. In a way that was not anticipated or foreseen; happening without warning. This describes an event or action occurring in a manner that surprises people because it was not planned for or predicted. 2. Without advance planning or preparation; by chance. This describes something happening in an unplanned, spontaneous, or accidental manner.

Usage

The adverb "unexpectedly" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that the action or state described was a surprise or not part of a plan. It typically appears before the main verb or at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis.

Examples
  • Modifying a verb:
    • The rain stopped unexpectedly, so we continued our picnic.
    • He unexpectedly resigned from his position yesterday.
  • At the beginning/end of a clause for emphasis:
    • Unexpectedly, the test results came back positive.
    • She arrived at the party early, unexpectedly.
  • Modifying an adjective:
    • The movie's ending was unexpectedly sad.
Advanced Usage
  • "to die unexpectedly": To pass away suddenly, without prior warning due to illness or age.
    • The renowned author died unexpectedly at his home.
  • "to turn up/unexpectedly": To arrive or appear without prior notice.
    • An old friend turned up unexpectedly on my doorstep.
Variants and Related Words
  • Unexpected (adjective): Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
    • We received an unexpected visit.
  • Expectedly (adverb): In a way that is anticipated or regarded as likely. (Antonym)
    • The team, expectedly, won the championship.
Synonyms
  • Suddenly: Happening quickly and without warning.
  • Abruptly: In a sudden and unexpected way, often rudely brief.
  • Out of the blue: (Idiomatic) Happening completely unexpectedly.
  • By chance: Without intention; accidentally.
Related Idioms
  • Out of the blue: Completely unexpectedly and without any prior indication.
    • A job offer came out of the blue.
  • A bolt from the blue: A sudden and complete surprise, usually an unpleasant one.
    • The news of the company's bankruptcy was a bolt from the blue.
unexpectedly

They met unexpectedly at the train station.

Adverb
  1. without advance planning
    • they met accidentally
  2. in a way that was not expected
    • her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue

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