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What is a synonym for 'abruptly'?

  1. Suddenly

  2. Gradually

  3. Carefully

  4. Quietly

The correct answer is: Suddenly

The word 'abruptly' means to do something suddenly and unexpectedly without warning. A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning, and in this case, 'suddenly' conveys the same sense of quickness and lack of preparation as 'abruptly' does. The other options do not align with the meaning of 'abruptly'; 'gradually' implies a slow process, 'carefully' suggests attention to detail and caution, and 'quietly' refers to a lack of noise rather than the manner of an action occurring all at once. Thus, 'suddenly' is the most fitting synonym for 'abruptly.'

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