abruptly
/əˈbrʌptli/
a · brupt · ly
ə · ˈbrʌpt · li
English Definition
adv. suddenly, unexpectedly
Significado en Español
abruptamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đột ngột
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Example Sentence
He left abruptly.
他突然离开了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
abrupt (sudden)+ly (adv)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “abruptly”: The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm rang.
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A
carefully
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B
suddenly
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C
slowly
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D
predictably
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B — suddenly.
“abruptly” means adv. suddenly, unexpectedly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The car stopped ______ when a deer darted into the road.
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A
abruptly
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B
gradually
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C
slowly
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D
smoothly
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A — abruptly.
“abruptly” means adv. suddenly, unexpectedly
Common questions about “abruptly”
What does “abruptly” mean?
abruptly — adv. suddenly, unexpectedly. In Chinese: 突然地，唐突地.
How do you pronounce “abruptly”?
abruptly is pronounced /əˈbrʌptli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · brupt · ly.
How do you use “abruptly” in a sentence?
He left abruptly. (他突然离开了。)
What are synonyms for “abruptly”?
suddenly, unexpectedly — all close in meaning to abruptly (adv. suddenly, unexpectedly).
Is “abruptly” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. abruptly appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abruptly”?
abrupt (sudden)+ly (adv)
