sudden

Definition

  • noun: an unexpected occurrence
  • adjective: happening or coming unexpectedly
  • adjective: happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected
  • synonyms: emergency, unexpected, unusual

Examples

  • There were no instances of the disease here until it 'suddenly' appeared last year.

  • The director's 'sudden' departure leaves the organization's future uncertain.

  • I was walking down the street when, 'all of a sudden', it started raining.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "'We read you. " 'That was all they sent. Nothing. 'It didn't make sense. It was like they were stalling.' 'Then what happened? 'Then, all of a sudden... '... the Russians begin to move.' 'It was nice work. I couldn't have done it better myself.' 'The message was quite clear. I needed to warn her.' (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy