ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›P›promptly
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promptly
without waiting or being late
Synonyms
- immediately
- punctually
- quickly
Antonyms
- tardily
- belatedly
promptly in a sentence
Owen promptly returned the borrowed marker when class ended.
When the timer rang, the students promptly placed their pencils on their desks.
Where it comes from
From Latin promptus 'ready or quick'
Memory hook
Think of a school bell: when it rings, act at once and be on time—promptly.
Read it in context
- The Garden Below Nature