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?
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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