English · Word Candidate

abruptly

/əˈbɹʌp.li/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đột ngột, không báo trước, thiếu hình thức thông thường

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Adverb

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “abruptly” mean?

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

Is “abruptly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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