promptly B2 Topic:Time US /ˈpɹɑmptli/ UK /ˈpɹɒmptli/ See IPA manual Freq #15813 Meanings 1 adv Quickly, with little or no delay. The rescue team arrived promptly after the call. 2 adv At the exact time arranged; punctually. The meeting will start promptly at nine. 3 adv Immediately afterward, often before something unwanted. He sat down and promptly fell asleep. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · quickly, with little or no... quicklyright away 2 adv · at the exact time arranged;... pronto 3 adv · immediately afterward,... right away More punctually Word family Derived forms overpromptly Etymology AI details From prompt + -ly. Topics Time External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # promptly **Type:** Word **Level:** B2 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈpɹɑmptli/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈpɹɒmptli/ **Frequency rank:** 15813 ## Meanings 1. Quickly, with little or no delay. 2. At the exact time arranged; punctually. 3. Immediately afterward, often before something unwanted. ## Examples - The rescue team arrived promptly after the call. - The meeting will start promptly at nine. - He sat down and promptly fell asleep. ## Synonyms - punctually ## Derived Forms - overpromptly ## Etymology From prompt + -ly. ## AI Etymology This adverb is formed with -ly from the corresponding adjective. In present-day English it means without delay or at exactly the stated time. ## Topics - Time markdown