Promptly meaning in English

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Definition

promptly: quickly, immediately adverb

Examples

"The day after the accident, you told me that since you had caused this mess, you would be following up promptly and would keep me posted on developments."
"Upon his arrival at Peacenikland airport, Philip Cheeter promptly took a taxi to the country's parliament and demanded to be crowned king."
"Impatient as ever, she stitched herself up and promptly returned to work."

Exercise 1

Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Mr. Sackovshitz previously said he would fix problem quickly.

Icarus cannot invite guests to his home because of the accident.

Icarus was too embarrassed to talk to Mr. Sackovshitz face-to-face.

Select the TRUE statement(s) from the list below.

There may be more than one correct answer!

Mr. Sackovshitz previously said he would fix problem quickly.

This statement is true. Icarus writes that Mr. Sackovshitz told him he would be "following up promptly". This means that Mr. Sackovshitz told Icarus he would deal with the situation quickly. To do something "promptly" is to do it "quickly" or "soon".

Icarus cannot invite guests to his home because of the accident.

This statement is false. We read in Icarus' letter that he "recently had guests visit" and that he is expecting "more guests in a couple of weeks". Despite the difficulties, Icarus still invites people to his home.

Icarus was too embarrassed to talk to Mr. Sackovshitz face-to-face.

This is a false statement. Icarus writes that he was "embarrassed" when he had to apologise to his guests about the wood and plaster in the toilet and sink, and that it was "difficult". He is not worried about discussing this in person with his neighbour.

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