Abruptly (Adverb)
Meaning
Quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly".
Examples
- She walked into her house, only to find that the party had ended abruptly.
- The rain started pouring down abruptly, catching everyone off guard.
- Their otherwise perfect relationship came to an abrupt end when he moved away.
- The captain's voice came on the intercom, cutting off the movie abruptly.
- The skier fell abruptly as the snow beneath her gave way.