sudden

adjective B1

Meaning

A sudden event happens quickly and unexpectedly.
💡 Don't confuse "sudden" with "suddenly," which is an adverb.

Example Sentences

Did you hear about the sudden storm yesterday ?
The sudden noise did not scare the small children .
The sudden noise made everyone stop and look around .

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