sudden
/ˈsʌdən/
sud · den
ˈsʌd · ən
English Definition
adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly
Significado en Español
repentino
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đột ngột
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “sudden”:
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A
gradual
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B
slow
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C
expected
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D
abrupt
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D — abrupt.
“sudden” means adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly
Common questions about “sudden”
What does “sudden” mean?
sudden — adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly. In Chinese: 突然的.
How do you pronounce “sudden”?
sudden is pronounced /ˈsʌdən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sud · den.
Is “sudden” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sudden appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.