Prompt·ly, adv. In a prompt manner.
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promptly
adv 1: with little or no delay; "the rescue squad arrived
promptly"; "come here, quick!" [syn: quickly, quick]
2: in a punctual manner; "he did his homework promptly" [syn: readily,
pronto, without delay]
3: at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence); "he
promptly forgot the address" [syn: right away]