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Meaning of Promptly
The primary meaning of "Promptly" is to do something quickly or immediately.
Etymology of Promptly
The word "Promptly" originates from the Old French word "prompt", meaning "ready" or "prepared", which is derived from the Latin word "promptus", the past participle of "promere", meaning "to bring forth".
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something done with quickness or readiness.
Synonyms
promptly
quickly
swiftly
rapidly
fast
speedily
briskly
hastily
hurriedly
expeditiously
promptly
punctually
timely
immediately
instantly
straightaway
forthwith
right away
at once
without delay
sooner
sooner rather than later
in good time
on time
in time
before long
before you know it
in no time
in a flash
in an instant
like a shot
in a jiffy
in a trice
in two shakes of a lamb's tail
posthaste
apace
with all due haste
with haste
without hesitation
Definitions
- Done or acting quickly and without delay
- * Arriving or done at the expected or planned time
Usage Examples
- The company will respond promptly to all customer inquiries.
- * The ambulance arrived promptly and took the patient to the hospital.
- * She finished her project promptly and submitted it on time.
Antonyms
slowly
tardily
late
delayed
gradually
leisurely
sluggishly
lazily
indolently
dilatorily
slackly
lackadaisically
apathetically
unenthusiastically
halfheartedly
grudgingly
reluctantly
hesitantly
uncertainly
falteringly
waveringly
indecisively
procrastinatorily