sudden

Everyday

Sudden means happening quickly and without warning. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, sudden events make action and surprise: a sudden noise, a sudden storm. In science and safety, sudden changes (a sudden drop in temperature, sudden flooding, sudden pain) can be warnings. Drivers dislike sudden movements near roads, so never dash out. Phrases: all of a sudden, a sudden change, sudden death (in sport, the next goal wins), sudden noise.

Examples

• There was a sudden flash of lightning. tree →
• All of a sudden, the lights went out. tree →
• The car came to a sudden stop. tree →
• A sudden storm forced us indoors. tree →
• Don't make sudden movements near a strange dog. tree →
• She felt a sudden pain in her side. tree →
• All of a sudden a cock crew. tree →

Note

Adverb: suddenly. "All of a sudden" is a set phrase meaning suddenly. Sudden describes how something happens, not how big it is: a small change can be sudden.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The wisdom teachers warn that sudden disaster falls on the wicked, but the faithful need not fear it. In the primary lessons: In stories, sudden events make action and surprise: a sudden noise, a sudden storm. In science and safety, sudden changes (a sudden drop in temperature, sudden flooding, sudden pain) can be warnings. Drivers dislike sudden movements near roads, so never dash out. Phrases: all of a sudden, a sudden change, sudden death (in sport, the next goal wins), sudden noise.

Examples

• Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden dread affrighted thee, (Writings JOB.22.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• Be not afraid of sudden terror, neither of the destruction of the wicked, when it cometh; (Writings PRO.3.25, JPS 1917) tree →
• Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; on a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy. (Writings PRO.6.15, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adverb: suddenly. "All of a sudden" is a set phrase meaning suddenly. Sudden describes how something happens, not how big it is: a small change can be sudden.