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abruptly

 
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adv.

1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.

2. Precipitously.

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adverb

    Without any warning: short, suddenly. Idioms: all of a sudden. See fast/slow/velocity.

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The adverb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: quickly and without warning
  Synonyms: suddenly, short, dead
  Derived from adjective: abrupt (meaning #2)

 
 
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