promptly

B2 Topic:Time
US /ˈpɹɑmptli/ UK /ˈpɹɒmptli/
adv Freq #15813

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Quickly, with little or no delay.

    The rescue team arrived promptly after the call.

  2. 2
    adv

    At the exact time arranged; punctually.

    The meeting will start promptly at nine.

  3. 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.

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