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prompt

adjective, verb, noun B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

quick and on time; also a question or instruction that helps someone respond

To cause someone to take action; done without delay.

In context

01

Thank you for your prompt reply.

02

Write a short answer to the essay prompt.

Synonyms

quick,instruction,urge

Antonyms

delay,slow,hinder

Collocations

prompt reply,prompt payment,prompt decision

Verb forms

Past: prompted · Past participle: prompted · -ing: prompting

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗