prompt

CEFRB2

/pɹɒmpt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Happening quickly or exactly at the expected time.

  2. 02

    noun

    A word or signal that encourages someone to act or speak.

Examples

  • Be prompt in dealing with the problem.

  • We look forward to receiving your prompt reply.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. On time; punctual.

  2. Ready; willing to act.

  3. Quick; acting without delay.

More examples

In context

  • Your prompt reply is urgently required.

  • He was very prompt at getting a new job.

  • Be prompt for your appointment.

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Origin

adjective

The adjective is from Middle English prompte, from Middle French prompt and its etymon Latin prōmptus (“visible, apparent, evident”), past participle of prōmō (“to take or bring out or forth, produce, bring to light”), from prō (“forth, forward”) + emō (“to take, acquire, buy”). Doublet of pronto. The verb is from Middle English prompen, apparently from the adjective. The noun is from the verb.