Early and Sudden

Early

Early adjective - Occurring before the usual or expected time.
Usage example: we had an early dinner so as not to miss the concert

Sudden and early are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sudden" instead an adjective "Early".

Sudden

Sudden adjective - Not expected.

Early and sudden are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Early" instead an adjective "Sudden".

Nearby Words: suddenly, suddenness

Both words in one sentence

  • Her husband's apparently sudden and early death had her stricken with grief, to the point that she wasn't capable of giving comfort to her son, Izumi/Leo, and caring well for him, needing comfort herself.
  • This, paired with Locke's sudden ability to walk after years of paralysis, was an early hint that the island itself has Healing Hands.
  • Western Animation / The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy Sudden Anatomy: In one early episode, Mandy spontaneously grows nostrils when Billy picks her nose.
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