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abruptly

adverb

  1. suddenly/without warning
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Pronunciation: /əˈbɹʌp.li/ / /əˈbɹʌpt.li/

adv

Etymology: Etymology tree Latin abrumpō Latin abruptusbor. English abrupt Middle English -ly English -ly English abruptly From abrupt + -ly.

  1. 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.

    After weeks of speculation and intracoalitional debate, the text of the compromise was released on Sept. 21. By Sept. 27, the coalition had fallen apart, with Manchin somewhat abruptly pulling what had become known as the side deal from a must-pass budget resolution.