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abrupt

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1. abrupt - Noun

2. abrupt - Adjective

3. abrupt - Verb

4. abrupt - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Broken off; very steep, or craggy, as rocks, precipices, banks; precipitous; steep; as, abrupt places.

Without notice to prepare the mind for the event; sudden; hasty; unceremonious.

Having sudden transitions from one subject to another; unconnected.

Suddenly terminating, as if cut off.

An abrupt place.

To tear off or asunder.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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an abrupt reply Source: Internet

came to an abrupt stop Source: Internet

an abrupt change in the weather Source: Internet

an abrupt canyon Source: Internet

the precipitous rapids of the upper river Source: Internet

the precipitous hills of Chinese paintings Source: Internet

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