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sudden

/ˈsʌdən/
sud · den ˈsʌd · ən
English Definition
adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly
中文释义
突然的
Significado en Español
repentino
한국어 뜻
갑작스러운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đột ngột
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Example Sentence

There was a sudden change in the weather.

天气发生了突然的变化。

Synonyms
abrupt unexpected quick
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “sudden”:

  1. A gradual
  2. B slow
  3. C expected
  4. D abrupt
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D — abrupt. “sudden” means adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A ______ loud noise made everyone in the quiet room jump at once.

  1. A sudden
  2. B gradual
  3. C slow
  4. D expected
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A — sudden. “sudden” means adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly

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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.

How do you use “sudden” in a sentence?

There was a sudden change in the weather. (天气发生了突然的变化。)

What are synonyms for “sudden”?

abrupt, unexpected, quick — all close in meaning to sudden (adj. happening quickly and unexpectedly).

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.

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