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Abruply

Definition:

Abruply is an adverb that means to do something suddenly and unexpectedly, without any warning or preparation.

Sense 1: Adverb - Sudden Actions

Sample Sentence 1: He stood up abruply and left the room, leaving everyone confused.

Sample Sentence 2: The car stopped abruply in front of the traffic light, causing a minor collision.

Sense 2: Adverb - Sudden Changes

Sample Sentence 1: The weather turned abruply and a storm rolled in within minutes.

Sample Sentence 2: The company's profits dropped abruply due to unforeseen market changes.

Local Usage: Adverb - Regional Dialect

Sample Sentence 1: In some remote villages, people still follow the tradition of closing their shops abruply during midday.

Sample Sentence 2: The conversation shifted abruply to a heated debate about local politics.

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