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promptly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹɑmpɫi// UK //pɹˈɒmptli// prompt·ly

adv. doing something right away or at exactly the right time. You use this when you want to show that there was no delay.

adv. without delay; at the exact time specified. Often used to describe efficient professional conduct or strict adherence to a schedule.


SIMPLE

The meeting started promptly at nine o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

Please reply promptly to the invitation so we can finalize the guest list.

COMPLEX

The legal team responded promptly to the court's request for additional documentation, ensuring that the trial proceeded without any further administrative delays.

Synonyms
Origin

From prompt + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause; can also precede the verb for emphasis.

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