Although it has the actual mean of "sudden", the word is abrupt.
abruptly, unexpectedly, rapidly, swiftly, all of a sudden, out of the blue, without warning, quickly, speedily, and precipitously.
NOUN: 'abruptness'1. An abrupt discourteous manner2. The property possessed by a slope that is very steep3. The quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
One would be "gradually". ABRUPTLY means to occur suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning, or in one complete action without intermediate steps. Example : "The boat turned abruptly, throwing him overboard."
One would be "gradually". ABRUPTLY means to occur suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning, or in one complete action without intermediate steps. Example : "The boat turned abruptly, throwing him overboard."
something that will happen or happened without anyone knowing, and when it suddenly happened etc.
abruptly, unexpectedly, rapidly, swiftly, all of a sudden, out of the blue, without warning, quickly, speedily, and precipitously.
It means suddenly, unexpectedly or without warning. Also can mean in a callous manner.Abruptly means suddenly with no warning.
It means suddenly, unexpectedly or without warning. Also can mean in a callous manner.Abruptly means suddenly with no warning.
Tense Shift
The actor was known for his temperamental outbursts on set.
"Abrupt" means something happens suddenly and unexpectedly, like when a movie ends without warning or when someone stops speaking suddenly.
Well, it means someone or something does something without any warning.
NOUN: 'abruptness'1. An abrupt discourteous manner2. The property possessed by a slope that is very steep3. The quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
Suddenly, without warning, one is able to see stuff. It's a thrilling experience.
They are similar but used differently. Immediately means to take some action now & suddenly describes an event occurring quickly without warning. Ex-Take out the trash immediately. Ex-Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
One would be "gradually". ABRUPTLY means to occur suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning, or in one complete action without intermediate steps. Example : "The boat turned abruptly, throwing him overboard."
One would be "gradually". ABRUPTLY means to occur suddenly, unexpectedly, without warning, or in one complete action without intermediate steps. Example : "The boat turned abruptly, throwing him overboard."