English · Adjectives
sudden
/ˈsʌd.ən/
[/ˈsʌd.ən/]
abrupt, unexpected
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Happening quickly and without warning.
Example
A sudden noise woke the whole house in the middle of the night.
A sudden noise woke the whole house in the middle of the night.
Etymology
From Latin 'subitaneus' (sudden), via Old French 'sodain'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes abrupt, unexpected events.