Abruptly: meaning, definitions and examples
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abruptly
[ əˈbrʌptli ]
suddenly
In an abrupt or sudden manner; without warning or notice.
Synonyms
abrupt, instantly, suddenly, unexpectedly
Examples of usage
- The car came to a stop abruptly.
- She ended the conversation abruptly.
Translations
Translations of the word "abruptly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abruptamente
🇮🇳 अचानक
🇩🇪 plötzlich
🇮🇩 tiba-tiba
🇺🇦 раптово
🇵🇱 nagle
🇯🇵 突然に
🇫🇷 brusquement
🇪🇸 bruscamente
🇹🇷 aniden
🇰🇷 갑자기
🇸🇦 بشكل مفاجئ
🇨🇿 náhle
🇸🇰 náhle
🇨🇳 突然
🇸🇮 nenadoma
🇮🇸 skyndilega
🇰🇿 кенеттен
🇬🇪 უეცრად
🇦🇿 birdən
🇲🇽 bruscamente
Word origin
The word 'abruptly' originates from the Latin word 'abruptus', meaning broken off. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century. The adverb form 'abruptly' is commonly used to describe something happening suddenly or unexpectedly, without warning. Over time, it has come to be associated with both physical and verbal actions that are quick, sharp, and unceremonious.
See also: abrupt, abruptness.