promptly
word
/ˈpɹɑmpɫi/
/pɹˈɒmptli/
Definition
Quickly and without delay; at the scheduled or expected time.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in formal or professional settings, such as responding to emails or finishing tasks. Common with 'reply', 'arrive', or 'pay'. Not typically used in informal spoken English.
Spanish: puntualmente - rápidamentePortuguese (BR): prontamente - rapidamentePortuguese (PT): prontamente - rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 迅速地 - 及时地Chinese (Traditional): 迅速地 - 及時地Hindi: तुरंत - शीघ्रता सेArabic: على الفور - بسرعةBengali: তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে - দ্রুত - সময়মতোRussian: незамедлительно - своевременно - быстроJapanese: すぐに - 迅速にVietnamese: ngay lập tức - nhanh chóng - đúng giờKorean: 즉시 - 신속하게Turkish: derhal - hemen - zamanındaUrdu: فوراً - بروقتIndonesian: segera - dengan cepat - tepat waktu
Example Sentences
The train left promptly at 8 a.m.
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He answered the phone promptly.
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Please reply promptly to this email.
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If you pay your bills promptly, you can avoid extra fees.
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She always responds promptly to customer requests.
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Let me know promptly if any problems come up.
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