prompt

Noun
  1. A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) (synset 107024919)
    "the audience could hear his prompting"
    is a type of: cue - an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
    same as: prompting
  2. (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command (synset 106291257)
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: electronic communication - communication by computer
    same as: command prompt
Adjective
  1. According to schedule or without delay;
    On time (synset 301906742)
    "the train is prompt"
    similar to: on time, punctual - acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
  2. Ready and willing or quick to act (synset 301938075)
    "she is always prompt to help her friends"
    similar to: ready - completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
  3. Performed with little or no delay (synset 300981945)
    "an immediate reply to my letter"; "a prompt reply"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial"
    similar to: fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly
    same as: immediate, quick, straightaway
Verb
  1. Give an incentive for action (synset 201653541)
    "This moved me to sacrifice my career"
    is a type of: cause, do, make - give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
    same as: actuate, incite, motivate, move, propel
    verb group:
  2. Serve as the inciting cause of (synset 200774006)
    "She prompted me to call my relatives"
    is a type of: cause, get, have, induce, make, stimulate - cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
    same as: inspire, instigate
  3. Assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned (synset 200879379)
    is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
    same as: cue, remind

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