Cool MateMeaning of Sudden
In simple words: happening quickly and without warning
Sudden in a sentence
- News of his **sudden** and unexpected **death** came as a great shock.
- a **sudden change** in temperature
- There were several sudden bursts of gunfire outside.
- It was only decided yesterday. It's all been very sudden.
- Don't make any sudden movements.
- His death was very sudden.
- All of a sudden someone grabbed me around the neck.
How to use Sudden
Use 'sudden' to describe things that happen quickly or unexpectedly, like a sudden change in weather. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may not be used in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
sudden + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'sud-den' like a 'sudden stop' of a car.
Related words
Collocations with Sudden
- sudden change
- sudden stop
- sudden increase
- sudden movement
Synonyms for Sudden
- unexpected
- suddenness
- swift
- abrupt
- instant
Opposites of Sudden
- gradual
- slow
Common mistakes with Sudden
- Confused with 'suddenly' — 'sudden' describes a noun, while 'suddenly' modifies a verb.
- Using 'sudden' to describe ongoing actions instead of events.
- Misplacing 'sudden' in sentences, leading to unclear meaning.
Sudden appears in
Sudden in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فجائي, مفاجئ
يحدث بسرعة وبدون سابق إنذار
- Bengaliবাংলা
হঠাৎ
দ্রুত এবং সতর্কবার্তা ছাড়াই ঘটে যাওয়া
- GermanDeutsch
plötzlich
passiert schnell und ohne Vorwarnung
- SpanishEspañol
Repentino
sucediendo rápidamente y sin aviso
- Persianفارسی
ناگهانی
چیزی که یهو و بدون خبر قبلی اتفاق میفته.
- FrenchFrançais
Soudain
qui arrive vite et sans prévenir
- Hindiहिन्दी
अचानक
जो जल्दी और बिना चेतावनी के हो
- ItalianItaliano
Improvviso
che succede in fretta e senza preavviso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Súbito, De repente
que acontece rápido e sem aviso
- RussianРусский
внезапный
происходящий быстро и без предупреждения
- Urduاردو
اچانک، اچانک سے
جو تیزی سے اور بغیر کسی وارننگ کے ہو
- Chinese中文
突然
迅速且没有预警地发生
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Frequently asked questions about Sudden
What does Sudden mean?
happening quickly and without warning
What is the definition of Sudden?
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly
How do you use Sudden in a sentence?
News of his **sudden** and unexpected **death** came as a great shock.
Can you give another example of Sudden?
a **sudden change** in temperature
What are synonyms for Sudden?
Common alternatives include unexpected, suddenness, swift, abrupt, instant.
What is the opposite of Sudden?
Opposite meanings include gradual, slow.
What words go with Sudden?
It commonly pairs with sudden change, sudden stop, sudden increase, sudden movement.
What are common mistakes when using Sudden?
Confused with 'suddenly' — 'sudden' describes a noun, while 'suddenly' modifies a verb. Using 'sudden' to describe ongoing actions instead of events. Misplacing 'sudden' in sentences, leading to unclear meaning.
How do you pronounce Sudden?
US: /["/ˈsʌdn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌdn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Sudden?
Use 'sudden' to describe things that happen quickly or unexpectedly, like a sudden change in weather. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but may not be used in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Sudden?
"Sudden" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.