Looking for the meaning of the word ABRUPTLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABRUPTLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Abruptly
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbrʌp(t)li
Dialects: British English
Definition:
suddenly and unexpectedly
Short Definition:suddenly and unexpectedly
Examples:- the film ends rather abruptly
- a drama about two young brothers who are abruptly abandoned by their father
Definition:
in a rude or curt manner
Short Definition:in rude or curt manner
Examples:- she barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman
Definition:
steeply; precipitously
Short Definition:steeply
Examples:- the forested terrain ascends abruptly
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