prompt
prompt /ˈprɑːmpt/
adjective
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(
)
According to schedule or without delay; on time
(
prompt
)
according to schedule or without delay; on time
The train is prompt
the train is prompt
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Performed with little or no delay
(
immediate
, prompt
, straightaway
, quick
)
performed with little or no delay
An immediate reply to my letter
an immediate reply to my letter
A prompt reply
a prompt reply
Was quick to respond
was quick to respond
A straightaway denial
a straightaway denial
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Ready and willing or quick to act
(
prompt
)
ready and willing or quick to act
She is always prompt to help her friends
she is always prompt to help her friends
noun
-
(computing) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
(
command prompt
, prompt
)
(computing) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
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A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
(
prompt
, prompting
)
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
The audience could hear his prompting
the audience could hear his prompting
verb
-
()
Give an incentive for action
(
actuate
, propel
, incite
, motivate
, move
, prompt
)
give an incentive for action
This moved me to sacrifice my career
This moved me to sacrifice my career
-
()
Serve as the inciting cause of
(
instigate
, prompt
, inspire
)
serve as the inciting cause of
She prompted me to call my relatives
She prompted me to call my relatives
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Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
(
cue
, prompt
, remind
)
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
Please remind me to buy milk when we go to the grocery store.
Please remind me to buy milk when we go to the grocery store.
