sudden

noun

obsolete

: an unexpected occurrence : emergency

see also:

all of a sudden

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sudden

• all of a sudden
• on a sudden
• sudden death
• sudden infant death syndrome
• sudden victory

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'All over sudden' vs. 'All of a sudden'

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Kids Definition

sudden

adjective

sud·​den

ˈsəd-ᵊn

1

a

: happening or coming unexpectedly

a sudden shower

b

: changing angle or character all at once

a sudden turn in the road

2

: marked by or showing haste

a sudden decision

3

: made or brought about in a short time

a sudden cure

suddenly adverb

suddenness

ˈsəd-ᵊn-(n)əs

noun