promptly — without delay; immediately
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without delay; immediately
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɑːmptli/
Korean meaning: 즉시, 신속히, 지체 없이
Korean pronunciation: **프롬**틀리
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy arrived promptly, but forgot the pizza at the store.
- Students who submit assignments promptly often get better grades.
- My cat comes promptly when I open a can of tuna, but ignores me when I call her name.
promptly
ADVERB//ˈprɑːmptli//
without delay; immediately
without delay; immediately
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He spoke bluntly, then left promptly!
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Origin
From Latin 'promptus' meaning 'brought forth' or 'ready', derived from 'promere' (to bring forward). The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to create the adverb form in Middle English.
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“The pizza delivery guy arrived promptly, but forgot the pizza at the store.”
“Students who submit assignments promptly often get better grades.”
“My cat comes promptly when I open a can of tuna, but ignores me when I call her name.”
“The meeting will start promptly at 9 AM.”
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