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English adverb: promptly

1. promptly with little or no delay


SamplesThe rescue squad arrived promptly.
Come here, quick!.


Synonymsquick, quickly

2. promptly in a punctual manner


SamplesHe did his homework promptly.


Synonymspronto, readily

3. promptly at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)


SamplesHe promptly forgot the address.


Synonymsright away









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