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abruptly

Adverb CEFR C2 Specialized
əˈbɹʌp.li

Definitions

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

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Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
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See also

abs. abs. feb. absatively absent-mindedly absently absentmindedly

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