ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary BuilderWordsPpromptly
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promptly
Meaning: without waiting or being late
promptly in a sentence
How promptly is used in real sentences:
Owen promptly returned the borrowed marker when class ended.
When the timer rang, the students promptly placed their pencils on their desks.
“When a patch became sick, cleaners removed it promptly before the mold could spread.”
— from the passage The Garden Below
Synonyms for promptly
Other words for promptly — immediately, punctually and quickly — carry the same meaning.
- immediately
- punctually
- quickly
Antonyms of promptly
Words that mean the opposite of promptly:
- tardily
- belatedly
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.