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."

Synonyms of abrupt

Words with a similar meaning to abrupt:

• sudden
• unexpected
• hasty
• precipitate

Antonyms of abrupt

Words with the opposite meaning to abrupt:

• gradual
• slow

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