Definitions for promptly

Definitions for (adv) promptly

Main entry: promptly, pronto, readily

Definition: in a punctual manner

Usage: he did his homework promptly


Main entry: right away, promptly

Definition: at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

Usage: he promptly forgot the address


Main entry: promptly, quick, quickly

Definition: with little or no delay

Usage: the rescue squad arrived promptly; come here, quick!


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