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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Suddenly or abruptly, without warning or preparation.

Usage 1: The car came to a halt abruptly as the driver slammed on the brakes.

Usage 2: The meeting ended abruptly when a fire alarm went off in the building.

Sense 2: In a rude or blunt manner.

Usage 1: She abruptly told him to leave without giving any explanation.

Usage 2: The manager abruptly criticized the employee's work in front of the entire team.

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