Aback and Abruptly

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Aback adverb - Without warning.

Usage example: completely taken aback by the neighbors' announcement that they were moving

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Abruptly and aback are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Abruptly" instead an adverb "Aback".

Abruptly adverb - With great suddenness.

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Aback and abruptly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aback" instead an adverb "Abruptly".

Nearby Words: abrupt, abruptness, abruption

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