promptly

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

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

From prompt + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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