Abrupt meaning in English
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Definition
abrupt: sudden, unexpected; rude, brusque, rough, blunt
The meeting came to an abrupt end as soon as somebody disagreed with the manager's ideas.
abruptly: suddenly, unexpectedly; rudely, bluntly, brusquely
Examples
- "I was with someone for years and then it ended very abruptly."
- "I apologize for this abrupt introduction, but I wanted to make our position quite clear."
- "His email was so abrupt."
Exercise 1
In the phrase "it ended very abruptly", a synonym for "abruptly" is .
In the phrase "it ended very abruptly", a synonym for "abruptly" is suddenly.
suddenly: This is correct. "Abruptly" shares a similar meaning with "suddenly". The two terms are often used interchangeably. When Susie says her relationship ended "abruptly", she means that it ended "quickly" or "without warning".
eventually: "Eventually" ("finally", or "at last") is not synonymous with "abruptly" in this, or any other context.
finally: Finally, ("at last") is not synonymous with "abruptly" in this, or any other context.
poorly: "Poorly" ("weakly" or "not well") is not synonymous with "abruptly".
recently: "Recently" ("not long ago") is not synonymous with "abruptly".
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