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Promptly

Verb / ˈprɑ:mptli: / / ˈprɑ:mpli: / Another word for promptly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

doing something quickly and without delay

Synonyms & similar words

quickly pronto rightaway quick readily quickly immediately instantly swiftly speedily expeditiously punctually timely readily easily freely unhindered unobstructed unimpeded unhampered unrestricted unrestrained uninterrupted unbroken continuous

Synonyms by register

Formal

expeditiously apace without delay

Informal

right away straight away on the double chop chop

Literary

ere long anon

Antonyms

slowly gradually eventually belatedly leisurely tardily

Common collocations

  • respond promptly
  • act promptly
  • reply promptly
  • deal promptly
  • arrive promptly
  • finish promptly
  • address promptly

Word family

noun promptness
verb prompt
adjective prompt
adverb promptly

Usage note

Promptly is an adverb indicating quickness or immediacy. It is generally neutral in register and can be used in most contexts.

Example sentences

  1. She always arrives at school promptly.
  2. The train departed promptly at 9:00 AM.
  3. He finished the task promptly and efficiently.
  4. The waiter brought our food promptly.
  5. The teacher returned the graded papers promptly.

Quotes

  • Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. - George Herbert
  • A year from now you may wish you had started today. - Karen Lamb
  • Procrastination is the thief of time. - Edward Young

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