sudden 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
happening without warning or in a short space of time
Examples
- 1.a sudden storm
- 2.a sudden decision
- 3.a sudden cure
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
suddenly 2
adverb
quickly and without warning
EnglishAntonym
gradual 1
adjective
proceeding in small stages
Derivationally related form
suddenness 1
noun
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
Also see
fast 1
adjective
acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
Similar_to
abrupt 2
adjective
exceedingly sudden and unexpected
choppy 1
adjective
marked by abrupt transitions
emergent 1
adjective
occurring unexpectedly and requiring urgent action
explosive 3
adjective
sudden and loud
fulminant 1
adjective
sudden and severe
