Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with sudden in American Collocation
sudden
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
increase
The data would indicate that genetics is unlikely to be the prime cause of this sudden increase in diabetes cases.
decrease or worsening
If there is a sudden pressure drop, the engine can stall.
change
Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather.
appearance/disappearance
Jack jumped, startled by Thor’s sudden appearance.
movement
Avoid sudden movements which can startle an animal.
stop
Whenever he changed gear the car would come to a sudden halt and we would all be thrown forwards.
strong amount of something
She found a sudden burst of energy, and pulled herself out of the mud.
death or illness
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man.
thought or feeling
I had a sudden urge to see her, and tell her that I loved her.
noise
A sudden noise startled him.
silence
There was a sudden silence as he came into the room.
start/end
People who have a stroke experience a sudden onset of disability.
period of bad weather
Her sweatsuit was soaked by the sudden downpour that had caught her on her morning run.
Public liability insurance covers sudden and unexpected incidents that take place during the insured period.