sudden

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/ˈsʌdn/ · sud-den

occurring unexpectedly or quickly.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

occurring unexpectedly or quickly.

جو اچانک یا تیزی سے وقوع پذیر ہو.

اچانک

achanak

Synonyms

unexpectedsurprisinginstantناگہانیفوریتند

Antonyms

gradualexpecteddelayedمُدرَجپیشگوئیتاخیر شدہ

Common Collocations

  • sudden change
  • sudden move
  • sudden accident

Example Sentences

The sudden rainstorm caught everyone off guard.

اچانک بارش نے سب کو حیران کر دیا.

Achanak barish ne sab ko hairaan kar diya.

She had a sudden realization about her dreams.

اسے اپنے خوابوں کے بارے میں اچانک سمجھ آئی.

Usay apne khwabon ke bare mein achanak samajh aayi.

The sudden loud noise startled the children.

اچانک بلند آواز نے بچوں کو ڈرا دیا.

Achanak buland awaz ne bachon ko dara diya.

Easily Confused With

suden:Suden is not a standard English word; 'sudden' is the correct term for unexpected occurrences.

Word Family

suddenly
adverbاچانک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a sudden storm that appears out of nowhere.

A flash of lightning quickly illuminating the dark sky.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

اچانک بھید کہ بےخود کو ہیں جوش میں لشکرِ دِل کو بیٹھتا ہوں آنچل کی طرح

Achanak bhed keh bekhud ko hain josh mein Lashkar-e-dil ko baithta hoon aanchal ki tarah

Suddenly, there’s a hidden stir within me, I settle like a veil over the army of hearts.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیک نیتی اچانک خوشی لاتی ہے.

Naik niyyati achanak khushi laati hai.

Good intentions bring sudden joy.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sǽd(c)(e)ne" — unexpected

First known use: 15th century

The word 'sudden' has evolved from Old English, maintaining the meaning of unexpected or abrupt occurrences.