The ambulance arrived promptly.
He offered to help, then promptly forgot.
She was ready promptly at eleven.
English dictionary. 2014.
Promptly — Prompt ly, adv. In a prompt manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
promptly — index as soon as feasible, forthwith, instantly, readily Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
promptly — [adv] immediately at once, directly, expeditiously, fast, flat out*, fleetly, hastily, in nothing flat*, instantly, lickety split*, like a shot*, now, on the dot*, on the double*, on time, PDQ*, posthaste, pronto, punctually, quickly, rapidly,… … New thesaurus
promptly — prompt prompt 1 [prɒmpt ǁ prɑːmpt] adjective done quickly, immediately, or at the right time: • We guarantee prompt delivery of your purchases. • Many customers are taking advantage of a 2.5% discount for prompt payment. promptly adverb : •… … Financial and business terms
promptly — [[t]prɒ̱mptli[/t]] 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with v If you do something promptly, you do it immediately. Sister Francesca entered the chapel, took her seat, and promptly fell asleep. Syn: immediately 2) ADV: ADV with v, ADV at/on n If you do something… … English dictionary
promptly — prompt|ly [ˈprɔmptli US ˈpra: ] adv 1.) at the right time without being late = ↑on time ▪ She arrived promptly. 2.) immediately ▪ She turned off the alarm and promptly went back to sleep. 3.) without delay ▪ A reply came very promptly … Dictionary of contemporary English
promptly — prompt|ly [ pramptli ] adverb * 1. ) immediately: The ambulance arrived promptly. a ) used for saying that someone does something immediately after doing another thing when this is surprising: He offered to help, then promptly forgot. 2. ) at… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
promptly — adverb 1. with little or no delay (Freq. 4) the rescue squad arrived promptly come here, quick! • Syn: ↑quickly, ↑quick • Derived from adjective: ↑quick ( … Useful english dictionary
promptly — adverb 1) William arrived promptly at 7:30 Syn: punctually, on time; informal bang on, on the button, on the dot, on the nose Ant: late 2) I expect the matter to be dealt with promptly Syn: without delay … Thesaurus of popular words
promptly — adverb 1) William arrived promptly at 7.30 Syn: punctually, on time; informal on the dot, bang on; Brit.; informal spot on; N.Amer.; informal on the button, on the nose 2) I expect the matter to be dealt with promptly Syn … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
