adjective#2,942 by frequency
sudden
/ˈsʌd.ən/
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly; Hastily prepared or employed; quick
- comparative
- suddener
- superlative
- suddenest
Meanings
- 1
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly
The change in weather was sudden.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
The accident happened all of a sudden.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid
- 3
Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate