Prompt Definition & Meaning
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"
- noun
- a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting"
- (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
- verb
- give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
- serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives"
- 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:
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"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
Words that rhyme with prompt
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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