What Part of Speech is Abruptly

Abruptly is an adverb. Following are the examples

He abruptly stopped talking when he saw his ex-girlfriend enter the room. (In this example, “abruptly” describes the manner in which he stopped talking and indicates suddenness.)

The car abruptly swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian. (In this example, “abruptly” describes the manner in which the car swerved and indicates suddenness.)

She abruptly quit her job without giving notice. (In this example, “abruptly” describes the manner in which she quit her job and indicates suddenness.)

The music abruptly stopped mid-song due to technical difficulties. (In this example, “abruptly” describes the manner in which the music stopped and indicates suddenness.)

He abruptly turned around and walked away when she tried to apologize. (In this example, “abruptly” describes the manner in which he turned around and walked away and indicates suddenness.)