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Meaning
Adj
●
Happening
quickly
and with little or no warning.
●
Hastily
prepared
or
employed
;
quick
; rapid.
●
Hasty;
violent
;
rash
; precipitate.
Adv
●
Suddenly.
Noun
●
An
unexpected
occurrence
; a surprise.
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Origin
sudden
English
sodain
Middle English (1100-1500)
sodein
Anglo-Norman
sodain
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Abrupt
Precipitant
Precipitate
Precipitous
Spontaneous
Subitaneous
Sudden
Suddent
Hotheaded
Impetuous
Impulsive
Reckless
Surprising
Antonyms
Gradual
Unsudden
Eventual
Slow
Related
Rapid
Dramatic
Unexpected
Abruptly
Severe
Drastic
Massive
Unexpectedly
Immediate
Commotion
Unforeseen
Serious
Intense
Unpredictable
Slight
Swift
Startling
Momentary
Shock
Devastating
Temporary
Extreme
Painful
Frightening
Accidental
Strange
Frequent
Violent
Prolonged
Instantaneous
Uncontrolled
Involuntary
Scary
Traumatic
Catastrophic
Imminent
Meteoric
Tragic
Chaotic
Rush
Premature
Inexplicable
Instant
Mysteriously
Headache
Slow
Acute
Sharp
Shocking
Panic
Unanticipated
Permanent
Of A
From Nowhere
All Of
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Rhymes
Sudden
Rudden
Cudden
Blooden
Unsudden
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