quick, prompt, ready, apt mean able to respond without delay or hesitation or indicative of such ability. quick stresses instancy of response and is likely to connote native rather than acquired …

PROMPT meaning: 1. to make something happen: 2. to make someone decide to say or do something: 3. to help…. Learn more.

PROMPT meaning: 1 : to cause (someone) to do something; 2 : to be the cause of (something)

If you are prompt to do something, you do it without delay or you are not late. You have been so prompt in carrying out all these commissions. We didn't worry because they were always so …

1. done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.

performed at once or without delay: a prompt reply. quick to act or respond: [be + ~] was prompt in answering our phone call.[~ + to + verb] They were prompt to deny the allegations.

Definition of prompt. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Something which inspires a response, especially a statement or series of questions designed to provoke creative or critical thought from a student: In English class today, the teacher gave us …

Nov 19, 2025 · (transitive, theater and television) To show or tell (an actor / person) the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.

PROMPT meaning: done or acting quickly and without waiting: . Learn more.