All 4 Uses
abrupt
in
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
(Edited)
- She stopped abruptly and stared in amazement at Mama.
p. 29.9abruptly = suddenly
- Abruptly, Mama took hold of the churning stick, her eyes searching mine.
p. 70.5
- "Mary, I feel a bit hungry," Big Ma interrupted abruptly.
p. 121.2
- He stopped abruptly, his eyes bulging in a terrified stare as Mr. Morrison climbed down from the wagon.
p. 225.1 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle -
(2)
(abrupt as in: she is abrupt) rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)