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prompt
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- pronunciation:
- prampt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
prompter, promptest |
| definition 1: |
When something is prompt, it is done very soon. There is little waiting for it to happen.
Owen's family were impressed by the restaurant's prompt service.Mr. Logan wrote a message to his doctor, and he was pleased to receive a prompt reply.- synonyms:
- immediate, instant, punctual, quick
- antonyms:
- delayed, late, tardy
- similar words:
- brisk, rapid
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| definition 2: |
When you are prompt, you are quick to be ready, or you are quick to arrive at a place where you are expected.
The fire department was prompt in getting to the burning building.Natalie always tries to be prompt since she doesn't like to be late for anything.The boss expects everyone to be prompt in gathering for meetings.- synonyms:
- punctual, quick
- similar words:
- alert, fast, ready
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| related words: |
immediate, quick, spot |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prompts, prompting, prompted |
| definition 1: |
When you prompt someone, you give them a sign to do something.
My brother only cleans his room if our mom prompts him to.Jackie prompted the dog to jump through the hoop.- synonyms:
- cause, provoke, push, urge
- antonyms:
- discourage
- similar words:
- dispose, drive, encourage, excite, get, motivate, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
When something prompts another thing to happen, it causes it in some way.
No one knows what prompted the singer to suddenly give up her career. It was a shock to everyone.Seeing how happy his friend was with his new dog prompted Mr. Kim to get one too.- synonyms:
- cause, inspire
- similar words:
- dispose, get, lead, pick, produce
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| definition 3: |
When an actor is prompted, they are helped to remember what they are supposed to say.
When Kelly forgot her line on stage, she was prompted by the drama teacher.- similar words:
- aid, assist, remind, rescue
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| related words: |
get, influence, invite, move, persuade, push, sway, tempt, urge |
| derivations: |
promptly (adv.), promptness (n.) |
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