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Abruptly vs Suddenly - What's the difference?

abruptly | suddenly |

As adverbs the difference between abruptly and suddenly

is that abruptly is in an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously while suddenly is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

abruptly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

    • Derived terms

    * abruptly pinnate

    References

    suddenly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
    • Suddenly , the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
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    • Synonyms

    * all of a sudden * without warning

    Antonyms

    * unsuddenly

    Related terms

    * sudden

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