English · Word Candidate

prompt

/pɹɒmpt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: prompts · prompting · prompted

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Meaning · English

Quick; acting without delay.

Adjective

He was very prompt at getting a new job.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

On time; punctual.

Adjective

Be prompt for your appointment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A reminder or cue. — A word, phrase or line supplied by a prompter to an actor who has forgotten the script.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A reminder or cue. — A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “prompt” mean?

Quick; acting without delay.

Is “prompt” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.