Looking for the meaning of the word SUDDEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUDDEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Sudden
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French sudein, from an alteration of Latin subitaneus, from subitus ‘sudden’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌdn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning
Short Definition:occurring or done quickly and unexpectedly or without warning
Examples:- a sudden bright flash
Word: Sudden
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsʌdn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
suddenly
Short Definition:suddenly
Examples:- sudden there swooped an eagle downward
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