Prompt Definition & Meaning

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

"Prompt" in song lyrics

See how prompt is used in real songs:

  • "We evacuated with freestyle in 9 minutes prompt"
    Shabazz the Disciple — War Trilogy Pt. 2 (M.I.A./Militia Incarcerated Alien)
  • "You're soft and off, I'm on time with the rhyme, I'm prompt"
    Special Ed — Ya Wish Ya Could
  • "administrator command prompt"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "prompt"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "prompt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for prompt to find words that pair well.

Use "prompt" in a verse

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