Sudden1. (a.) Happening without previous notice or with very brief notice; coming unexpectedly, or without the common preparation; immediate; instant; speedy.
2. (a.) Hastily prepared or employed; quick; rapid.
3. (a.) Hasty; violent; rash; precipitate.
4. (adv.) Suddenly; unexpectedly.
5. (n.) An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.
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