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promptly

/ˈpɹɑmptli/adverb2 syllables

Promptly means: with little or no delay.

Synonyms for promptly6

adverb, as in with little or no delay

quickly, quick

adverb, as in in a punctual manner

readily, pronto

adverb, as in at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

right away

also used for promptly

on line

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What does promptly mean?3

adverb

1

with little or no delay“the rescue squad arrived promptly”

2

in a punctual manner“he did his homework promptly”

3

at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)“he promptly forgot the address”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Promptly in a sentence

  • If you spill food scraps on the floor, clean them up promptly.Amastan
  • If you accidentally soil your apron, address the stains promptly.Amastan
  • They were promptly surrounded by policemen, who tried to break up the demonstration.LoverofEnglish
  • When you encounter sticky spots, don't ignore them; address them promptly.Amastan
  • Any orders you place with us will be processed promptly.CK
  • Would you please replace the broken one promptly?AlanF_US
  • Don't let utensils with food residue pile up; wash them promptly.Amastan
  • Ziri made sure to clean up the bird droppings promptly.always

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