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abrupt

The correct spelling is abrupt.

How to pronounce abrupt

/aˈbɹʌpt/
noun

IPA: /aˈbɹʌpt/

Say it like: Abr-upt

The correct spelling is abrupt. Something which is abrupt; an abyss. For example: "The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived."

Usage Examples

The party came to an abrupt end when the parents of our host arrived.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something which is abrupt; an abyss.

verb

  1. 1.To tear off or asunder.
  2. 2.To interrupt suddenly.

adjective

  1. 1.Broken away (from restraint).
  2. 2.Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.
  3. 3.Curt in manner.
  4. 4.Having sudden transitions from one subject or state to another; unconnected; disjointed.
  5. 5.Broken off.

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