promptly
/ˈprɒmptli/adverb★Intermediate
formal
In a quick and efficient manner, without delay
The manager asked the team to submit their reports promptly.
The team was instructed to complete the project promptly to meet the deadline.
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Often used in formal or professional contexts to emphasize timeliness.
Collocations
respond promptlyto reply quicklyact promptlyto take immediate actionarrive promptlyto arrive on time without delay
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Related Phrases
prompt responsephrase
a quick reply
prompt actionphrase
immediate steps taken
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'promptly' is formal, 'quickly' is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'promptly' with words like 'immediately' or 'right away'.
📖Word Origin
From the adjective 'prompt' (from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'ready, quick'), with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional, academic, and formal contexts to convey urgency or efficiency.
Word Breakdown
prompt
ready, quick
root-ly
adverbial suffix
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