Sudden Thought

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌdən θɔt/

Definitions of sudden thought

noun A sudden thought is a noun that refers to an idea or notion that comes to mind unexpectedly or without warning.

Example Sentences

A1 I had a sudden thought to call my friend.

A2 She had a sudden thought about what to cook for dinner.

B1 The sudden thought of quitting her job crossed her mind.

B2 His sudden thought to travel the world took him by surprise.

C1 The sudden thought of starting a new business venture excited her.

C2 She had a sudden thought that changed the course of her life.

Examples of sudden thought in a Sentence

formal As I was reading the report, a sudden thought occurred to me about a potential solution to the problem.

informal I was just sitting there when a sudden thought popped into my head out of nowhere.

slang I was chilling with my friends and then this sudden thought hit me like a ton of bricks.

figurative Like a bolt from the blue, a sudden thought illuminated my mind with a new perspective.

Grammatical Forms of sudden thought

• past tense: had a sudden thought
• plural: sudden thoughts
• comparative: more sudden thought
• superlative: most sudden thought
• present tense: has a sudden thought
• future tense: will have a sudden thought
• perfect tense: has had a sudden thought
• continuous tense: is having a sudden thought
• singular: a sudden thought
• positive degree: sudden thought
• infinitive: to have a sudden thought
• gerund: having a sudden thought
• participle: having had a sudden thought

Origin and Evolution of sudden thought

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'sudden thought' originates from Middle English, where 'sudden' meant unexpected or abrupt, and 'thought' referred to an idea or mental process.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'sudden thought' has retained its original meaning of an unexpected or abrupt idea, but may also be used more broadly to refer to any spontaneous or immediate mental process.