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Dictionary Term: "of a sudden"

Description

"Of a sudden" is an idiomatic phrase that means suddenly or unexpectedly. It is commonly used to describe a sudden occurrence or change in a situation.

Sample Sentences

Adverb:

1. She felt a sharp pain in her side of a sudden and had to sit down.
2. The car swerved of a sudden, causing everyone to brace themselves.

Adjective:

1. The sudden storm took us by surprise.
2. We were caught off guard by his sudden resignation.

Noun:

1. The sudden of a sunny day is often accompanied by dark clouds.
2. He experienced a sudden of anxiety just before the presentation.

Usage Examples

Popular Usage:

1. Books on sudden life changes
2. Films about unexpected events

Local Usage:

1. Local delicacies
2. Crafts made by local artisans