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Abruptly

adverb

/əˈbrʌptli/

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

suddenly, unexpectedly, sharply

gradually, slowly, gently

stop abruptly, end abruptly, change abruptly

in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction

on one occasion only; at a time in the past

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

with great care and persistence

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source