English · Adjectives

sudden

/ˈsʌd.ən/

[/ˈsʌd.ən/]

abrupt, unexpected

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Happening quickly and without warning.

Example

A sudden noise woke the whole house in the middle of the night.

A sudden noise woke the whole house in the middle of the night.

Etymology

From Latin 'subitaneus' (sudden), via Old French 'sodain'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes abrupt, unexpected events.

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