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- Dictionarypromptly/ˈprɒm(p)tli/
adverb
- 1. with little or no delay; immediately: "he paid the fine promptly" Similar
- 2. at exactly a specified time; punctually: "Jamie arrived promptly at 8:30"
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quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time: We'll have to leave fairly promptly (= on time) if we want to catch that train. We try to answer readers ' letters as promptly (= quickly) as we can. She promised she'd keep it secret and promptly (= immediately after) went and told Dad! Synonyms. pronto informal. quickly. Fewer examples.
The meaning of PROMPTLY is in a prompt manner : without delay : very quickly or immediately. How to use promptly in a sentence.
Promptly definition: at once or without delay. See examples of PROMPTLY used in a sentence.
To do something promptly is to do it right away or in a timely fashion, avoiding any delays. When you receive an invitation, you might immediately check your calendar and promptly reply. Doing things promptly is the opposite of procrastinating or putting things off.
quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time: We'll have to leave fairly promptly (= on time) if we want to catch that train. We try to answer readers ' letters as promptly (= quickly) as we can. She promised she'd keep it secret and promptly (= immediately after) went and told Dad! Synonyms. pronto informal. quickly. Fewer examples.
2 meanings: 1. If you do something promptly, you do it immediately. 2. If you do something promptly at a particular time, you.... Click for more definitions.
Something which inspires a response, especially a statement or series of questions designed to provoke creative or critical thought from a student: In English class today, the teacher gave us the prompt for our final essay.
Definition of promptly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
promptly meaning, definition, what is promptly: at the right time without being late: Learn more.
adj. done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply. ready in action; quick to act as occasion demands. quick or alert: prompt to take offense. punctual. v.t. to move or induce to action: What prompted you to say that? to occasion or incite; inspire: What prompted his resignation?
