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How to pronounce promptly in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms pronto, readily


he did his homework promptly.
Type Words
Synonyms right away


he promptly forgot the address.
Type Words
Synonyms quick, quickly


the rescue squad arrived promptly.

Examples of promptly

promptly
Out slithered a program that promptly installed itself deep inside his computer.
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A new Illinois law aims to ensure that all collected kits are analyzed promptly.
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Ann Summers promptly removed the promotion from its window displays and website.
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He received his basic training at Gettysburg and was promptly shipped to France.
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No, only a slip-up that a reporter promptly pointed out to White seconds latter.
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Conan moved to L.A. to take his place and promptly lost half of Leno's audience.
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Ducks safety Javes Lewis picked it off and promptly rolled over for a touchback.
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The Pentagon promptly lifted its ban against U.S. contact with the Tel Nof base.
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Mitchell was promptly removed from the courtroom after he started singing hymns.
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More examples
  • With little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived promptly"; "come here, quick!"
  • In a punctual manner; "he did his homework promptly"
  • At once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); "he promptly forgot the address"
  • In prompt manner; both soon and quickly
  • "Promptly" means as soon as reasonably practicable (but in no event after the later of 24 hours or the commencement of the next day's trading on the New York Stock Exchange) after a senior official of the issuer (or, in the case of a closed-end investment company, a senior official of the issuer ...