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Promptly vs Abruptly - What's the difference?

promptly | abruptly |

As adverbs the difference between promptly and abruptly

is that promptly is in prompt manner; both soon and quickly while abruptly is in an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

promptly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
  • *
    • the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep.

    abruptly

    English

    Adverb

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

    • Derived terms

    * abruptly pinnate

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