abruptly

Definitions


[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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