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    abruptly
    /əˈbrʌp(t)li/

    adverb

    • 1. suddenly and unexpectedly: "the film ends rather abruptly"
    • 2. in a rude or curt manner: "she barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman"

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  2. Learn the meaning of abruptly as an adverb for sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant changes or actions, or as a way of speaking rudely and unfriendly. See sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in other languages.

    • Abrupt

      not friendly or polite; showing little interest in talking...

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the adverb abruptly, which means in a sudden and unexpected way. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with related words.

  4. Learn the meaning of abruptly as an adverb for sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant changes or actions, and as a way of speaking rudely and unfriendly. See examples of how to use abruptly in sentences and how to pronounce it.

  5. Abruptly definition: without warning; suddenly or unexpectedly. See examples of ABRUPTLY used in a sentence.

  6. Abrupt means sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant, or using too few words when talking. Learn more about the meaning, usage, synonyms, and examples of abrupt from Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. When something happens abruptly, it is sudden and unexpected. Almost anything can change abruptly, and it will always take you by surprise, whether it's the movement of a car, the mood of a movie, or the behavior of your dog.

  8. Abruptly means suddenly, unexpectedly, or rudely. It can be used as an adverb or an adjective. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.