sudden
Translation
abrupt, unexpected
Examples
There was a sudden change in the weather.
There was a sudden change in the weather.
He made a sudden movement.
He made a sudden movement.
All of a sudden, it started to rain.
All of a sudden, it started to rain.
Grammar Patterns
a sudden ((noun)) an unexpected (noun) There was a sudden change in the weather.
all of a sudden unexpectedly, without warning All of a sudden, it started to rain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unexpected, abrupt, unforeseen; Antonyms: gradual, expected
Etymology
From Old French 'soudain', from Latin 'subitaneus', meaning 'sudden'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sudden' stop in a car. It's quick and you don't expect it.