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abruptly
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[əˈbrʌp(t)li], (Adverb)
Definitions:
- suddenly and unexpectedly
(e.g: the film ends rather abruptly)
- in a rude or curt manner
(e.g: she barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman)
- steeply; precipitously
(e.g: the forested terrain ascends abruptly)
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