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- [suhd-n]
- /ˈsʌd n/
- /ˈsʌdn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhd-n]
- /ˈsʌd n/
Definitions of sudden word
- adjective sudden happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack. 1
- adjective sudden occurring without transition from the previous form, state, etc.; abrupt: a sudden turn. 1
- adjective sudden impetuous; rash. 1
- adjective sudden Archaic. quickly made or provided. 1
- adjective sudden Obsolete. unpremeditated. 1
- adverb sudden Literary. suddenly. 1
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Origin of sudden
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English sodain (adj. and adv.) < Middle French < Latin subitāneus going or coming stealthily, equivalent to subit(us) sudden, taking by surprise (see subito) + -āneus composite adj. suffix, equivalent to -ān(us) -an + -eus -eous
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Parts of speech for Sudden
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sudden popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sudden usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sudden
adj sudden
- abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
- alacritous — cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
- all over the map — changeable
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
- asap — asap is an abbreviation for 'as soon as possible'.
adv sudden
- all at once — If something happens all at once, it happens suddenly, often when you are not expecting it to happen.
- all of a sudden — If something happens all of a sudden, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
- by mistake — accidentally, not on purpose
- ignorantly — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
adverb sudden
- asudden — in an abrupt manner
adjective sudden
- convulsive — A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled.
- designless — without a design, unplanned
- expeditive — (obsolete) Performing with speed.
- fast — moving or able to move, operate, function, or take effect quickly; quick; swift; rapid: a fast horse; a fast pain reliever; a fast thinker.
- histrionical — (British) Alternative form of histrionic.
Antonyms for sudden
adj sudden
- gradual — taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health.
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