CEFR A2

sudden

adjective

Meaning

Happening or done quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

We heard a sudden noise from upstairs.
There was a sudden change in the weather.

Synonyms: quick, rapid, abrupt, unexpected

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sudden (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌd.ən/

Definition

Happening or done quickly and unexpectedly.

Examples

We heard a sudden noise from upstairs.
There was a sudden change in the weather.
He made a sudden decision to quit his job.

How to Use sudden

sudden change (collocation): An alteration that happens quickly and unexpectedly. — "There was a sudden change in the market trends."
sudden noise (collocation): A sound that occurs unexpectedly. — "A sudden noise from the attic startled them."
sudden illness (collocation): A sickness that develops rapidly. — "He had to leave work due to a sudden illness."

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