prompt
Advanced/prɑːmpt/
- adjective
- (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time
prompt in a sentence
- “The situation calls for prompt action.”
- “They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply.”
- “They're usually fairly prompt in dealing with enquiries.”
- “Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time.”
What does “prompt” mean?
prompt (adjective) means (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time. It is pronounced /prɑːmpt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "prompt" mean?
- prompt (adjective) means: (of an action) done quickly and without delay, or (of a person) acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time
- How do you pronounce "prompt"?
- "prompt" is pronounced /prɑːmpt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "prompt" in a sentence?
- Here is "prompt" used in a sentence: The situation calls for prompt action.
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