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KK Pronunciation
〔 prɑmpt 〕
Pronunciation
〔 prɒmpt 〕
Overview of noun prompt
The noun prompt has 2 senses
- prompt, prompting -- (a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting")
- prompt, command prompt -- ((computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command)
Overview of verb prompt
The verb prompt has 3 senses
- motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite -- (give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career")
- prompt, inspire, instigate -- (serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives")
- prompt, remind, cue -- (assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned)
Overview of adj prompt
The adj prompt has 3 senses
- prompt -- (according to schedule or without delay; on time; "the train is prompt")
- prompt -- (ready and willing or quick to act; "she is always prompt to help her friends";)
- immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway -- (performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial")