Associations to the word «Abruptly»
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Adjective
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Wiktionary
ABRUPTLY, adverb. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABRUPTLY, adverb. Quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.