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abruptly

UK
/əˈbrʌptli/
US
/əˈbrʌptli/

Translations

abruptlyadverb
UK
/əˈbrʌptli/
US
/əˈbrʌptli/
The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off.
La réunion s’est terminée brusquement lorsque l’alarme incendie s’est déclenchée.
sèchementEn parlant d’un ton ou d’une manière brusque, cassante ou impolie.
"Why are you here?" he asked abruptly.
« Pourquoi êtes-vous ici ? » demanda-t-il sèchement.
Additional translations
soudainement
Synonyms
quickly
instantly
suddenly
unexpectedly
precipitously

Definitions

abruptlyadverb
In a sudden or unexpected manner.
The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off.
In a curt or brusque manner; rudely.
"Why are you here?" he asked abruptly.
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