What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
prompt
Example
She gave a prompt response to the question. [prompt: adjective]
Example
The teacher prompted the students to start their work. [prompted: verb]
expeditious
Example
The company provided an expeditious service to its customers. [expeditious: adjective]
Example
He completed the task in an expeditious manner. [expeditiously: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prompt is more common than expeditious in everyday language and has a wider range of uses.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between prompt and expeditious?
Expeditious is more formal than prompt and is often used in professional or business contexts.
