promptly

Words with a similar base: promptly

'promptly'

[promptly.r.01] as in: with little or no delay

Examples:
the rescue squad arrived promptly
come here, quick!

'promptly'

[promptly.r.02] as in: in a punctual manner

Examples:
he did his homework promptly

'promptly'

[promptly.r.03] as in: at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

Examples:
he promptly forgot the address

Origins

					promptly (English)
├── -ly (English)
│   ├── -lice (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -ly (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── prompt (English)
    └── prompt (French)
        └── promptus (Latin)
            └── promo (Latin)

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