Meaning & use
prompt
Done quickly and without unnecessary delay, especially in response to a request or situation.
See it in a sentence
We really appreciated the prompt reply to our urgent email request.
The company is well known throughout the industry for its prompt customer service.
A note on using this word
Prompt is also a common noun and verb referring to a cue or instruction that causes someone to act, as in an AI 'prompt' or to 'prompt a discussion.'
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
A statement or question intended to encourage a particular response or action.
The teacher wrote a writing prompt on the board for students to respond to.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “prompt”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.