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abruptly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈbrʌptli/

abruptly means: Suddenly, without warning or time to prepare.

adverb

WITHOUT WARNINGB2

Suddenly, without warning or time to prepare.

  • The music stopped abruptly.
  • She abruptly changed the subject.
  • Why did he leave so abruptly?

Similar words: suddenly, unexpectedly

Opposites: gradually

Common phrases: end abruptly, stop abruptly, leave abruptly, turn abruptly

Questions about abruptly

What does abruptly mean?

Suddenly, without warning or time to prepare.

What is abruptly in other languages?

Türkçe: aniden · Español: de repente · Français: brusquement · Deutsch: plötzlich · Italiano: improvvisamente · 日本語: 突然

How do you pronounce abruptly?

It is pronounced /əˈbrʌptli/.

How do you use abruptly in a sentence?

The music stopped abruptly. She abruptly changed the subject.

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