Promptly Quiz & Flashcards: Definition, Antonyms & More

Questions and Answers

To do something slowly

To do something eventually

To do something quickly (correct)

To do something gradually

Straight away (correct)

Gradually

Delayedly

Eventually

She decided to submit her homework later.

He likes to respond to questions eventually.

I will get to your request gradually.

The train arrived promptly at noon. (correct)

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Study Notes

"Promptly" is an adverb that means doing something quickly or immediately, without delay.

"I will respond to your email promptly." (meaning to respond quickly)
"The ambulance arrived promptly at the scene of the accident." (meaning to arrive quickly)
"Please submit your application promptly to ensure consideration." (meaning to submit quickly)

"Promptly at" - means exactly at a specified time
- Example: "The meeting will start promptly at 2 PM."
"Promptly on" - means exactly on a specified date or day
- Example: "The sale will begin promptly on Friday."

Alternatives to "promptly" include instantly, immediately, right away, at once, and straight away.

Opposites of "promptly" are slowly, gradually, eventually, later, and delayedly.

Used in context:
- Example: "I will respond to your email promptly," emphasizes a quick email response.
- Example: "The ambulance arrived promptly at the scene of the accident," highlights swift arrival in emergencies.
- Example: "Please submit your application promptly to ensure consideration," stresses the need for timely application submission.

"Promptly at" signifies actions occurring exactly at a specified time.
- Example: "The meeting will start promptly at 2 PM," indicates a precise start time.
"Promptly on" means occurring exactly on a specified date or day.
- Example: "The sale will begin promptly on Friday," specifies a particular start day for the sale.