Narrative Transition Words

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, 'suddenly' describes how an action is performed or how something happens.

• The stock market suddenly plummeted, causing widespread panic among investors.
• I was just walking down the street when suddenly it started pouring rain.
• I was chilling at home and suddenly my ex texted me out of the blue.
• As she walked through the forest, the realization of her own mortality suddenly hit her like a ton of bricks.

adverb after that time or event; subsequently

• The contract was signed, and thereafter, the project commenced.
• We had lunch together, and thereafter, we went for a walk.
• We partied all night, and thereafter, we crashed at my place.
• She opened up about her struggles, and thereafter, a weight seemed to lift off her shoulders.