Promptly (Adverb)
Meaning 1
At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); "he promptly forgot the address".
Examples
- She promptly spilled coffee all over her new white shirt.
- The company promptly laid off hundreds of employees after the merger.
- He promptly forgot the phone number as soon as he hung up.
- The machine promptly broke down after only a few uses.
- The fire alarm promptly went off as soon as the toast started burning.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
With little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!".
Examples
- She answered promptly to the job advertisement as soon as she saw it online.
- The delivery driver arrived promptly at the customer's doorstep with the package.
- The teacher asked the students to settle down promptly so the lesson could begin.
- After the fire alarm sounded, everyone evacuated the building promptly and safely.
- When her phone rang, she picked it up promptly, expecting an important call from her boss.