sudden
/ˈsʌdən/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈsʌdən/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈsʌdən/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Happening quickly and with little or no warning.
“The sudden drop in temperature left everyone cold and confused.”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
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Meaning 5 · adverb
Suddenly.
How this word is used
- Everyday “The sudden drop in temperature left everyone cold and confused.”
- Academic “In academic writing, “sudden” can carry a precise technical sense.”
- Business “In business contexts, “sudden” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”
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