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- pronunciation:
- suh
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
happening without notice or warning; not expected.
A sudden noise frightened us.- synonyms:
- abrupt, surprising
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| definition 2: |
sharp, quick or abrupt.
I made a sudden turn into the traffic.There was a sudden change in her mood.- synonyms:
- abrupt, rapid, sharp
- similar words:
- hasty, immediate, impetuous, instant, quick, rash, swift
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| related words: |
flash, impulsive, rapid, snap |
| derivations: |
suddenly (adv.), suddenness (n.) |
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