prompt

adjectiveverbnounB1 · Intermediate

To cause something to happen, or quick.

Meanings of «prompt»

1 · adjective

done quickly, without delay

She gave a prompt reply to my message.

2 · verb

to cause someone to do or say something

The question prompted a long discussion among friends.

Similar: trigger provoke cause

3 · noun

a message that asks for a reply or action

The computer showed a prompt asking for my password.

Similar: cue message request

Translation

Translations into 17 languages, audio and every meaning of «prompt» — in the WordStudy app.

«prompt» in 17 languages

AR العربية

AZ Azərbaycan

DE Deutsch

ES Español

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

happening right away

immediatehappening at once, with no delayThe medicine gave immediate relief from the pain.

instanthappening in no time at all, very fastThe song was an instant hit.

promptquick and on time, done without waitingThank you for your prompt reply.

Word family

prompt B1 · adjectivepromptly B1 · adverbpromptness C1 · noun

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