sudden

About 24.63 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

   The sudden drop in temperature left everyone cold and confused.

2. adjective Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
3. adjective Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
4. adverb Suddenly.
5. noun An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

Similar words

abrupt explosive unexpected sharp unforeseen precipitate precipitated hasty snappy quick

Often followed by

and death change changes appearance onset increase attack the

Word family

suddenly suddenness suddennesses suddens