She suddenly noticed a strange sound nearby.

Meaning: She quickly realized there was an unusual noise close to her.

Choice of Words: Suddenly means happening quickly and unexpectedly. Noticed means became aware of something through seeing, hearing, or feeling it. Nearby means close to a particular place or thing.

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She heard a weird noise close by.

Meaning: This means that the female person became aware of an unfamiliar noise that was close to her.

Choice of Words: Heard means to perceive a sound. A weird noise refers to a strange or unusual sound. Close by means near to where someone or something is.

All of a sudden, she became aware of an odd sound near her.

Meaning: This means that the female person suddenly realized there was an unfamiliar noise close to her.

Choice of Words: All of a sudden means unexpectedly or quickly. Became aware means to notice or realize something. An odd sound refers to a strange or unusual sound. Near her means close to where someone or something is.

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