Choice of Words: Suddenly means happening or appearing without warning.
Alternative Expressions
The automobile comes to an abrupt halt.
Meaning: This also means the car stops unexpectedly and quickly, but it uses more grown-up words.
Choice of Words:Automobile is a more formal word for car. Comes means to arrive or approach. Abrupt means happening suddenly or without warning.
The vehicle brakes to a standstill.
Meaning: This describes the car stopping by using the brakes, and it emphasizes that the car is completely stopped, not just slowed down.
Choice of Words:Vehicle is a general term for any type of transportation. Brakes means to slow down or stop a moving vehicle. Standstill means not moving.