CEFR A2

promptly

adverb

Meaning

Without delay; immediately.

Examples

She responded promptly to the customer's complaint.
The ambulance arrived promptly at the scene of the accident.

Synonyms: quickly, immediately, speedily, without delay, forthwith

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promptly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈprɒmptli/

Definition

Without delay; immediately.

Examples

She responded promptly to the customer's complaint.
The ambulance arrived promptly at the scene of the accident.
He was asked to submit the report, and he did so promptly.

How to Use promptly

promptly at (prepositional phrase): At a specific time without delay. — "The meeting will start promptly at 9 AM."
promptly respond (collocation): To answer or react quickly. — "She promptly responded to his email."

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