Nearby Words
abruptly
| Main Entry: |
abruptly
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | short |
| Synonyms: | all of a sudden, precipitously, suddenly, unanticipatedly, unexpectedly |
| Main Entry: | forthwith |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immediately |
| Synonyms: | abruptly, at once, away, directly, instantly, now, quickly, right away, right now, straightaway, suddenly, tout de suite, without delay |
| Antonyms: | later |
| Main Entry: | sharp |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | on time |
| Synonyms: | abruptly, accurately, bang, exactly, just, on the button, on the dot, precisely, promptly, punctually, right, smack-dab, square, squarely, suddenly |
| Antonyms: | late |
| Main Entry: | suddenly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | unexpectedly |
| Synonyms: | aback, abruptly, all at once, all of a sudden, asudden, forthwith, on spur of moment, quickly, short, sudden, swiftly, unanticipatedly, unaware, unawares, without warning |
| Antonyms: | expectedly, slowly |
| Main Entry: | unawares |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without warning; suddenly |
| Synonyms: | aback, abruptly, accidentally, by accident, by mistake, by surprise, carelessly, ignorantly, inadvertently, mistakenly, off guard, short, sudden, surprisingly, unconsciously, unexpectedly, unintentionally, unknowingly, unprepared, unready, unwittingly |
| Notes: | unaware is an adjective that means 'not being aware of something' and unawares is an adverb meaning 'by surprise; unexpectedly' |
| Antonyms: | consciously, knowingly |
| Main Entry: | rashly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | brashly |
| Synonyms: | abruptly, boldly, carelessly, daringly, excitedly, expeditiously, feverishly, fiercely, foolishly, frantically, furiously, hastily, headily, headlong, headstrongly, heedlessly, hurriedly, ill-advisedly, impetuously, imprudently, impulsively, inadvisedly, incautiously, indiscreetly, indomitably, irresponsibly, madly, passionately, precipitantly, precipitately, precipitously, recklessly, speedily, thoughtlessly, unpreparedly, unthinkingly, unwarily, unwisely, wildly |
| Main Entry: | speedily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | rapidly |
| Synonyms: | abruptly, directly, fast, hastily, hurriedly, instantaneously, promptly, quickly |
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