PROMPT Synonyms: 237 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'prompt' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of prompt are apt , quick , and ready . While all these words mean "able to respond without delay or hesitation or indicative of such ability," prompt is more likely to connote training and discipline that fits one for instant response. // prompt emergency medical care

Q: When is 'apt' a more appropriate choice than 'prompt'?

The meanings of apt and prompt largely overlap; however, apt stresses the possession of qualities (such as intelligence, a particular talent, or a strong bent) that makes quick effective response possible. // an apt student // her answer was apt and to the point

Q: In what contexts can 'quick' take the place of 'prompt'?

Although the words quick and prompt have much in common, quick stresses instancy of response and is likely to connote native rather than acquired power. // quick reflexes // a keen quick mind

Q: Where would 'ready' be a reasonable alternative to 'prompt'?

The words ready and prompt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ready suggests facility or fluency in response. // backed by a pair of ready assistants

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verb

ˈpräm(p)t

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as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) a misguided pride prompted the family to refuse all offers of help

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as in to urge

to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action prompted the reluctant performer onto the stage with loud cheers and whistles

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prompt

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adjective

as in immediate

done, carried out, or given without delay prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable

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as in quick

having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation our waiter was prompt and courteous despite the fact that the restaurant was understaffed

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prompt

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noun

as in reminder

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How does the adjective prompt contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of prompt are apt, quick, and ready. While all these words mean "able to respond without delay or hesitation or indicative of such ability," prompt is more likely to connote training and discipline that fits one for instant response.

prompt emergency medical care

When is apt a more appropriate choice than prompt?

The meanings of apt and prompt largely overlap; however, apt stresses the possession of qualities (such as intelligence, a particular talent, or a strong bent) that makes quick effective response possible.

an apt student

her answer was apt and to the point

In what contexts can quick take the place of prompt?

Although the words quick and prompt have much in common, quick stresses instancy of response and is likely to connote native rather than acquired power.

quick reflexes

a keen quick mind

Where would ready be a reasonable alternative to prompt?

The words ready and prompt are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, ready suggests facility or fluency in response.

backed by a pair of ready assistants

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Recent Examples of prompt

Verb

The comments prompted an outpouring of condemnation from critics including David Schwimmer and Piers Morgan. —

Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025 But all the safety improvements prompted by the Bel-Air and subsequent fires could not outpace the escalating threat from new development and climate change. —

Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025

Adjective

Half their blood had been drained from their bodies, sending them into hemorrhagic shock—a disastrous multi-organ shortage of oxygen that, even with prompt resuscitation, frequently proves fatal. —

Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025 Lice requires prompt treatment to eliminate the infestation, while dandruff treatment is less urgent.17 Treating lice involves using special shampoos, such as Nix (permethrin lotion 1%) or Triple X (pyrethrin). —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 2 Feb. 2025

Noun

Some commenters argued that AI image generation is an iterative process and that the user can assert control through multiple revisions of the prompts. —

Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025 However, the model failed on the hidden code and complex number set prompts, making basic errors in counting and/or arithmetic that one or both of the OpenAI models avoided. —

Ars Technica, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for prompt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prompt

Verb

Wind gusts of up to 45 mph could cause tree branches to fall, creating further hazards.

— Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Not Thinning Seedlings Failing to thin extra seedlings causes crowding and plant stress.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025

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