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abruptly Synonyms & Antonyms

/əˈbɹʌp.li/

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Abruptly as an Adverb

1

In 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.

Abruptly in a Sentence

The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.

Word Forms & Grammar

abruptly (comparative more abruptly, superlative most abruptly)

Words That Rhyme With Abruptly

Origin of Abruptly

From abrupt + -ly.

Quick Facts About Abruptly

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/əˈbɹʌp.li/
Syllables3
MeaningIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously
Comparative / superlativemore abruptly, most abruptly

How Do You Say Abruptly?

You say abruptly as /əˈbɹʌp.li/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bɹʌp).