abruptly

/ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

adverb

  1. 1

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

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

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