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- pronunciation:
- prampt
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
prompter, promptest |
| definition 1: |
done immediately and without pause.
This snack bar is known for its prompt service.- synonyms:
- immediate, instant, punctual, quick, swift
- antonyms:
- delayed, late, tardy
- similar words:
- brisk, rapid
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| definition 2: |
swift to answer.
The fire department was prompt in getting to the burning building.- synonyms:
- punctual, quick
- antonyms:
- slow
- similar words:
- alert, fast, ready
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| related words: |
hasty, immediate, quick, swift |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
prompts, prompting, prompted |
| definition 1: |
to cause to act.
He prompted the dog to jump through the hoop.- synonyms:
- cause, egg on, incite, prod, provoke, push, spur, urge
- antonyms:
- discourage
- similar words:
- dispose, drive, encourage, excite, get, stimulate
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| definition 2: |
to assist by providing forgotten words in theater, radio, and television.
The stage manager prompted the star when she forgot her line.- similar words:
- aid, assist, cue, remind, rescue
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| related words: |
get, influence, invite, jog, move, persuade, precipitate, provoke, push, spur, sway, tempt, urge |
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| derivations: |
promptly (adv.), promptness (n.) |
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