説明中心

texts

promptly

[ˈprɒmptli]

promptly Definition

  • 1with little or no delay; immediately
  • 2at the arranged or appointed time

Using promptly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "promptly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Please reply to this email promptly.

  • Example

    The meeting will start promptly at 9 am.

  • Example

    He promptly left the room when he realized his mistake.

promptly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for promptly

Antonyms for promptly

📌

Summary: promptly in Brief

The adverb 'promptly' [ˈprɒmptli] means without delay, or immediately. It is often used to indicate punctuality, as in 'The meeting will start promptly at 9 am.' 'Promptly' is a formal term that can be replaced with 'immediately' or 'instantly' in informal contexts.

How do native speakers use this expression?

In

more

normal

teenage

shenanigans,

Mike's

sister,

Nancy,

convinces

her

friend

Barb

to

go

to

a

party

with

her

where

she

promptly

leaves

her

by

herself

to

go

have

sex

with

her

boyfriend

Steve.