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Correct use of word abrupt/sudden #1 (permalink) Thu Jan 07, 2010 19:46 pm   Correct use of word abrupt/sudden
 

Correct use of word abrupt/sudden
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Correct use of word abrupt/sudden #2 (permalink) Fri Jan 08, 2010 0:03 am   Correct use of word abrupt/sudden
 

They are essentially synonymous. 'Abrupt' has an unpleasant edge to it and is more formal.
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