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prompt meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of prompt at MeaningMonkey.org. prompt meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PROMPT noun
Definition of prompt (noun)
- a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
- "the audience could hear his prompting"
- synonyms: prompting
- (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
- synonyms: command prompt
PROMPT verb
Definition of prompt (verb)
- give an incentive for action
- serve as the inciting cause of
- assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
PROMPT adjective
Definition of prompt (adjective)
- according to schedule or without delay; on time
- "the train is prompt"
- ready and willing or quick to act
- "she is always prompt to help her friends";
- performed with little or no delay
- "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
- synonyms: immediate, quick, straightaway
Source: Princeton University Wordnet