Abruptly

adverb

/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

Word Frequency: 6.7

Definitions

1.adverbIn 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."

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