PROMPT as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
   Synonym(s)
   • command prompt (what does command prompt mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) prompt is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • electronic communication (what does electronic communication mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
   Synonym(s)
   • prompting (what does prompting mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the audience could hear his prompting
   Hypernyms(s) prompt is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cue (what does cue mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • prompt (what does prompt mean?)
   • remind (what does remind mean?)
   • cue (what does cue mean?)
   • prompt (what does prompt mean?)
   • remind (what does remind mean?)
   • cue (what does cue mean?)

PROMPT as VERB

1. Meaning
   • serve as the inciting cause of
   Synonym(s)
   • inspire (what does inspire mean?)
   • instigate (what does instigate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She prompted me to call my relatives
   Hypernyms(s) prompt is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • induce (what does induce mean?)
   • stimulate (what does stimulate mean?)
   • cause (what does cause mean?)
   • have (what does have mean?)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   • make (what does make mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • abetment (what does abetment mean?)
   • instigation (what does instigation mean?)
   • fomentation (what does fomentation mean?)
   • instigation (what does instigation mean?)
   • instigator (what does instigator mean?)
   • initiator (what does initiator mean?)
   • suggestion (what does suggestion mean?)
   • prompting (what does prompting mean?)
2. Meaning
   • assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
   Synonym(s)
   • cue (what does cue mean?)
   • remind (what does remind mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) prompt is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • inform (what does inform mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • cue (what does cue mean?)
   • prompt (what does prompt mean?)
   • prompting (what does prompting mean?)
   • prompter (what does prompter mean?)
   • theater prompter (what does theater prompter mean?)
   • prompter (what does prompter mean?)
   • autocue (what does autocue mean?)
   • prompt (what does prompt mean?)
   • prompting (what does prompting mean?)
3. Meaning
   • give an incentive for action
   Synonym(s)
   • actuate (what does actuate mean?)
   • incite (what does incite mean?)
   • motivate (what does motivate mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • propel (what does propel mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This moved me to sacrifice my career
   Hypernyms(s) prompt is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cause (what does cause mean?)
   • do (what does do mean?)
   • make (what does make mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • provocation (what does provocation mean?)
   • incitement (what does incitement mean?)
   • incitement (what does incitement mean?)
   • incitation (what does incitation mean?)
   • provocation (what does provocation mean?)
   • propulsion (what does propulsion mean?)
   • actuation (what does actuation mean?)
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • human action (what does human action mean?)
   • human activity (what does human activity mean?)
   • motivation (what does motivation mean?)
   • motivation (what does motivation mean?)
   • motivating (what does motivating mean?)
   • motivation (what does motivation mean?)
   • motive (what does motive mean?)
   • need (what does need mean?)
   • motivation (what does motivation mean?)
   • motive (what does motive mean?)
   • need (what does need mean?)
   • incentive (what does incentive mean?)
   • inducement (what does inducement mean?)
   • motivator (what does motivator mean?)

PROMPT as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • characterized by speed and efficiency
   Synonym(s)
   • expeditious (what does expeditious mean?)
   • timesaving (what does timesaving mean?)
   Similar To
   • efficient (what does efficient mean?)
2. Meaning
   • performed with little or no delay
   Synonym(s)
   • immediate (what does immediate mean?)
   • quick (what does quick mean?)
   • straightaway (what does straightaway mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • an immediate reply to my letter
   • prompt obedience
   • was quick to respond
   • a straightaway denial
   Similar To
   • fast (what does fast mean?)
3. Meaning
   • according to schedule or without delay
   Synonym(s)
   • on time (what does on time mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they were always on time
   • a prompt reply
   Similar To
   • punctual (what does punctual mean?)
4. Meaning
   • quick in apprehending or reacting
   Usage Example(s)
   • a prompt (or ready) response
   • a prompt smile
   Similar To
   • ready (what does ready mean?)