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Meanings of abrupt in English
Synonyms
Examples for "sudden"
Examples for "sudden"
1
The number 8 is particularly auspicious, symbolizing sudden prosperity and good fortune.
2
Mizuki was surprised by this sudden question, but gave it serious thought.
3
Apparently Avery had accepted Mrs. Osborne's sudden change of mind without question.
4
The sudden change in him left Mitsuyo at a loss for words.
5
Portia feels a sudden hope for the first time in many days.
1
The new measures follow a sharp increase in cases in recent days.
2
Hard; sheep or goat; blue-veined; sharp; tangy; from Tigne Valley in Savoy.
3
Semisoft; white; creamy; sharp; historic since the time of the Merovingian kings.
4
Late yesterday, the recent sharp volatility of the New York market continued.
5
Local media have reported sharp divisions within the government on the issue.
1
The new nonskid type of napkin adheres to the abdomen, however precipitous.
2
From a high in 1990, the crime rate went into precipitous decline.
3
Dunstanburgh's precipitous cliffs loom large again as you pass the golf course.
4
The declivity marks the end of the precipitous gorge of the Niagara.
5
They carried on downwards, negotiating flight after flight of precipitous stone steps.
Usage of abrupt in English
1
However Monaghan's recent unbeaten run of late came to an abrupt end.
2
Getting up, 'I must go,' she said in her curt, abrupt way.
3
Opposition groups said the abrupt closure was a pretext to prevent protests.
4
The abrupt postponements also raise questions about guitarist Eddie Van Halen's health.
5
The abrupt change in position dizzied her; she staggered and caught herself.
6
He was abrupt in manner and grumpy in speech with the seamen.
7
Whatever the answer, Mr Trump's abrupt change in tactics can't be reversed.
8
In the corporate world, however, turnarounds are rarely abrupt and seldom easy.
9
The abrupt eruption of crime and gangs simply overwhelmed the police force.
10
The movement is too abrupt; minnows of light dart across her vision.
11
The man's abrupt departure led them to change the locks, she said.
12
She sprinted outside, but came to abrupt stop just outside the doorway.
13
Sara squinted at him and the abrupt change of subject before responding.
14
That leaves open the possibility of an abrupt exit with no agreement.
15
He was abrupt and enthusiastic in conversation, and used gestures in speaking.
16
The former were for the immediate and abrupt annihilation of the trade.
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Abrupt through the time
Abrupt across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Australia
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