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promptly

Pronunciation: [ˈprɒmp(t)li]

Word

Context: "time management"

(adverb) when something happens right away or very quickly after it is asked for. If you do your homework promptly, you do it right when you are supposed to.

Example

She promptly finished her chores after school, so she could play afterward.

Example

He did not respond promptly to the email and missed the deadline.

Example

Did she act promptly when you asked for help?

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