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sud·den
 sudden
- pronunciation:
- suh
d
 n
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
occurring without notice or warning; unforeseen.
The sudden clap of thunder frightened us all.- synonyms:
- abrupt, surprising, unexpected, unforeseen, unlooked-for
- similar words:
- precipitate, precipitous, unannounced
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| definition 2: |
sharp, abrupt, or rapid.
The car made a sudden stop, and I nearly hit it from behind.Her sudden transformation was the talk of the office.Their decision to marry was sudden and surprised both their families.- synonyms:
- abrupt, precipitate, rapid, sharp
- similar words:
- hasty, immediate, impetuous, instant, precipitous, quick, rash, snappy, swift
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| related words: |
flash, impulsive, meteoric, rapid, snap, spot |
| derivations: |
suddenly (adv.), suddenness (n.) |
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