abruptly
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/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/
English
Definitions
adverb
- In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.“The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.”
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suddenlydeadshortprecipitouslyrashlyhastilyquicklyrapidlyviolentlysteeplysharplydrasticallyviciouslyharshlysurprisinglydramatically