Abruptly

adverb
/əˈbrʌptli/

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example Sentences

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

Synonyms

suddenly, unexpectedly, sharply

Antonyms

gradually, slowly, gently

Collocations

stop abruptly, end abruptly, change abruptly

Related Vocabularies

At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
at a later time; subsequently
in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

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