prompt
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3.4
- adjective
- /prɑmpt/
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inmediato
- Normally, he's prompt, but not today.
- prompt response
- prompt action
- prompt attention
Mary arguably should have known that Carol was expecting a prompt reply.
- Mary arguably should have known that Carol was expecting a prompt reply.
Examples
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Ongoing surveillance in the area and neighboring regions is needed to help with prompt response to future outbreaks.
Academic text (2015) -
The teacher appreciated the student's prompt submission of the assignment.
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Please be prompt and ready to hear about all the exciting...
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- We'll give you prompt answers.
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Good of you to be so prompt, Mr. Haines.
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When procedures and practices fail, prompt recognition of an outbreak is essential for control.
Academic text (2008) -
They thanked me for my prompt response and wrote that perhaps things will eventually change.
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A patient's failure to improve within 24 hours should trigger a prompt reassessment, generally with a chest x-ray.
Academic text (2008) -
With Hawaii's year-round warm climate, prompt service became essential to avoid odor problems.
Academic text (1999) -
He's always so prompt.
Synonyms
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1.0
Happening or done very fast without delay
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1.3
Happening at once without any delay
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3.0
Happening at the right time to be useful
Happening very quickly and without delay
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.2
A line on the screen that shows the computer is ready for you to type a command
A small box at the front of a stage where a person sits to help actors with their lines
- Specialized
A small text box where you type a question or instruction for an AI assistant
How Prompt
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prompt comes from an old Latin word promptus meaning 'ready' or 'at hand', and the prefix pro- means 'forward', like in progress. So if you are prompt, you are ready and act quickly or exactly on time.