CEFR B1

abrupt

adjective

Meaning

Sudden and unexpected.

Examples

There was an abrupt change in the weather.
He made an abrupt turn into the parking lot.

Synonyms: sudden, unexpected, hasty, precipitate

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abrupt (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əbˈrʌpt/

Definition

Sudden and unexpected.

Examples

There was an abrupt change in the weather.
He made an abrupt turn into the parking lot.
The conversation came to an abrupt halt.

How to Use abrupt

abruptly stop (collocation): To stop suddenly. — "The bus stopped abruptly at the red light."
abruptly turn (collocation): To turn suddenly. — "He abruptly turned around when he heard his name."

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