LookItUp

sudden

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌdən/

sudden means: Happening very quickly and unexpectedly, with little or no warning.

adjective

WITHOUT WARNINGB1

Happening very quickly and unexpectedly, with little or no warning.

  • A sudden noise woke me.
  • She felt a sudden pain in her back.
  • His sudden decision to leave surprised us all.

Similar words: unexpected, abrupt

Opposites: gradual

Common phrases: sudden change, sudden movement, sudden death, sudden pain

Questions about sudden

What does sudden mean?

Happening very quickly and unexpectedly, with little or no warning.

What is sudden in other languages?

Türkçe: ani · Español: repentino · Français: soudain · Deutsch: plötzlich · Italiano: improvviso · 日本語: 突然の

How do you pronounce sudden?

It is pronounced /ˈsʌdən/.

How do you use sudden in a sentence?

A sudden noise woke me. She felt a sudden pain in her back.

Learn sudden while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

Phrases with sudden

sudden in other languages

More words