Sudden

adjective
/ˈsʌdən/

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly

Example Sentences

There was a sudden change in the weather.

The sudden change in the weather surprised everyone.

Synonyms

abrupt, unexpected, rapid, swift, instantaneous, quick
Entry 1
abrupt, unexpected, rapid, swift
Entry 2
unexpected, abrupt, instantaneous, quick

Antonyms

gradual, slow, expected, planned
Entry 1
gradual, slow, expected, planned
Entry 2
gradual, expected, slow

Collocations

sudden change, sudden death, sudden movement, sudden shock
Entry 1
sudden change, sudden death, sudden movement
Entry 2
sudden change, sudden movement, sudden shock

More Example Sentences

We were shocked to find the store closed suddenly.

They were shocked to learn the flight was cancelled suddenly.

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice and assuring them of their safety

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice and assuring them of their safety until the turbulence subsides

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice and assuring them of their safety until the turbulence subsides and the sky clears

A pilot flies a plane through a sudden storm over the Atlantic Ocean while keeping the passengers calm by speaking over the intercom in a steady voice and assuring them of their safety until the turbulence subsides and the sky clears allowing for a smooth landing.

Related Vocabularies

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
mentally unsound; extremely foolish or enthusiastic
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
relating to Paris or its people

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