abruptly — in a sudden and unexpected way; without warning
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a sudden and unexpected way; without warning
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈbrʌptli/
Example Sentences
- He abruptly stood up and walked out during the boring presentation.
- The weather changed abruptly from sunny to stormy.
- My cat abruptly decided that my keyboard was the perfect napping spot.
abruptly
ADVERB[/əˈbrʌptli/]
in a sudden and unexpected way; without warning
The car stopped abruptly to avoid the child.
The weather changed abruptly during the hike. (⚡ Suddenly + 🛑 Without Warning → Abruptly)
The ground shook abruptly, the volcano began to erupt, and the rescue mission was interrupted.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abruptus' meaning 'broken off' or 'sudden', derived from 'abr-' (away) and 'ruptus' (broken, past participle of rumpere meaning 'to break'). The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in English to form the adverb.
Breakdown
abrupt (from Latin abruptus: a- (away) + rupt (break)) + -ly (adverb suffix) = abruptly
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He abruptly stood up and walked out during the boring presentation.”
“The weather changed abruptly from sunny to stormy.”
“My cat abruptly decided that my keyboard was the perfect napping spot.”
“The conversation ended abruptly when mom entered the room.”
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