Prompt (Adjective)
Meaning 1
According to schedule or without delay; on time; "the train is prompt".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The flight was prompt and landed exactly at the scheduled time.
- She was a prompt student and always submitted her assignments on time.
- The company prides itself on providing prompt service to its customers.
- The prompt arrival of the emergency services saved the patient's life.
- The bus was prompt and left the station exactly at 8 am as scheduled.
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Meaning 2
Ready and willing or quick to act; "she is always prompt to help her friends".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The manager gave a prompt response to the customer's complaint about the defective product.
- The doctor gave prompt attention to the injured player after the football game.
- The politician issued a prompt apology after her contentious statement went viral on social media.
- The delivery service guaranteed a prompt arrival of packages within 24 hours of ordering.
- The engineer made prompt repairs to the broken machinery to prevent further disruption of production.