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Meaning of abruptly | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR C2 Specialized
əˈbɹʌp.li

Definitions

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

Equivalents

العربية فجأة
Беларуская раптам
Български внезапно рязко
Esperanto abrupte
हिन्दी अकस्मात्
Italiano improvvisamente
한국어 덜컥 돌연 멈칫 바투 펄쩍
Nederlands abrupt bruusk plots plotseling
Português abruptamente
Română abrupt brusc deodată precipitat
Svenska tvärt
Türkçe durup dururken
Українська круто
Tiếng Việt bỗng chốc đột

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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