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Promptly

PRAH-mptlee

/ˈprɑːmptliː/

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Syllable breakdown

promptly

Dictionary meaning

In a punctual manner.

Examples

  • They completed their assignments promptly.
  • I promptly forgot the address.

Synonyms: readily, pronto

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