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/pɹɒmpt/
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A prompt is something that encourages or starts you doing an action. It can be a question asking for help, like "How do I bake cookies?" A reminder nudge, such as "Call mom later," counts too. Even seeing your alarm go off prompts you to wake up and get out of bed. Essentially, any small thing designed to initiate activity or response serves as a prompt.

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"prompt" as noun

1 - A reminder or cue.

2 - A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.

3 - A sequence of characters that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.

"prompt" as verb

1 - To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.

2 - To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

3 - To initiate; to cause or lead to.

"prompt" as adjective

1 - Quick; acting without delay.

2 - On time; punctual.

3 - Ready; willing to act.

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Synonyms
1 - speedy
2 - expeditious
3 - swift
4 - rapid
5 - quick
6 - timely
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Antonyms
1 - slow
2 - delayed
3 - late
4 - sluggish
5 - unhurried
6 - tardy
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Examples in Context

1 - At the gala, the valet service was prompt and courteous.

1 - En la gala, el servicio de valet fue rápido y cortés.

2 - The hotel manager praised the bellboy for his prompt and courteous service.

2 - El gerente del hotel elogió al botones por su servicio rápido y cortés.

3 - She always gives prompt attention to urgent matters in her role.

3 - Siempre presta atención pronta a los asuntos urgentes en su rol.

4 - Management appreciated her prompt attention to the ongoing safety issues.

4 - La gerencia apreció su pronta atención a los problemas de seguridad en curso.

5 - Their prompt response was an encouraging expression of interest in the partnership.

5 - Su rápida respuesta fue una alentadora señal de interés en la colaboración.

6 - Feeling a prompt gripe, she decided to skip dessert altogether.

6 - Sintiendo un rápido malestar, decidió saltarse el postre por completo.

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