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ABRUPTLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does abruptly mean?

• ABRUPTLY (adverb)
The adverb ABRUPTLY has 1 sense:

1. quickly and without warning

Familiarity information: ABRUPTLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• ABRUPTLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Quickly and without warning

Synonyms:

abruptly; dead; short; suddenly

Context example:

he stopped suddenly

Pertainym:

abrupt (exceedingly sudden and unexpected)

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