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PROMPT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Prompt.

How to pronounce prompt:

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Prompt - as a noun

A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

Example: "The audience could hear his prompting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prompting

(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
command prompt

Prompt - as an adjective satellite

According to schedule or without delay; on time

Example: "The train is prompt"

Ready and willing or quick to act

Example: "She is always prompt to help her friends"

Performed with little or no delay

Example: "An immediate reply to my letter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
immediatequickstraightaway

Prompt - as a verb

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuateincitemotivatemovepropel

Serve as the inciting cause of

Example: "She prompted me to call my relatives"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inspireinstigate

Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cueremind

Prompt - as an adjective

Quick; acting without delay.

Example: "He was very prompt at getting a new job."

On time; punctual.

Example: "Be prompt for your appointment."

Ready; willing to act.

Example Sentences

"The prompt asked us to write a short essay on our favorite book."
"She responded quickly to the prompt and earned a high score on the test."
"The teacher provided us with several prompts to choose from for our writing assignment."
"Please read the prompt carefully before starting your exam."
"The prompt for the competition was announced at the beginning of the event."
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Word Game Points

Is PROMPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prompt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROMPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PROMPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prompt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROMPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PROMPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prompt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROMPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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