prompt
/prɒmpt/adjective
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तुरंत, शीघ्र, बिना देर किए
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done without delay; acting quickly
तुरंत, शीघ्र, बिना देर किए
- Thank you for your prompt reply.
- The driver's prompt action saved lives.
- The nurse gave prompt attention to the patient.
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- Prompt payment of bills avoids a fine.
- The club made a prompt decision to replace the coach.
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[T] ~ sth | ~ sb to do sth
to make somebody decide to do something; to cause something to happen
प्रेरित करना, (किसी कार्रवाई का) कारण बनना
- The accident prompted the government to repair the road.
- The heavy rain prompted the school to close early.
- Her question prompted a lively debate in class.
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- What prompted you to change your mind?
- The rising prices prompted people to buy less.
Opposite deter discourage
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[T] ~ sb
to help somebody remember what to say, especially an actor
(भूलने पर) याद दिलाना, संकेत देना
- The teacher prompted her when she forgot the line.
- The stage manager prompted the actor from behind the curtain.
- The librarian prompted the child with the first word.
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- He needed to be prompted several times during the play.
- A friend whispered from the front row to prompt her.
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prompt (adjective) + action
As an adjective, prompt means done at once; it often describes an answer, payment or action.
Adjective के रूप में 'prompt' का अर्थ तुरंत किया गया है; यह प्रायः उत्तर, भुगतान या कार्रवाई का वर्णन करता है।
- The bank made a prompt reply to my complaint.
- Thank you for your prompt payment.
prompt in + -ing / prompt to do
Prompt in doing something means quick to do it.
'Prompt in doing something' का अर्थ किसी काम को करने में तत्पर होना है।
- The clerk was prompt in replying to the mails.
prompt sb to do sth
As a verb, prompt takes an object and a to-infinitive for what the person is led to do.
Verb के रूप में 'prompt' के बाद object और to-infinitive आता है, जो बताता है कि व्यक्ति को क्या करने के लिए प्रेरित किया गया।
- The news prompted Radhika to call home.
prompt sth (cause) / prompt (remind)
Prompt can also cause a reaction or remind an actor of a forgotten line.
'Prompt' किसी प्रतिक्रिया को जन्म दे सकता है या अभिनेता को भूली हुई पंक्ति याद दिला सकता है।
- The accident prompted a debate on road safety.
- The teacher prompted the child when she forgot the poem.
promptly (adverb) / promptness
Promptly means quickly and on time; promptness is the uncountable noun.
'Promptly' का अर्थ शीघ्र और समय पर है; 'promptness' इसका uncountable noun है।
- He replied promptly.
- Promptness is a habit worth building.
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prompt + noun
replyactionpaymentresponseserviceattention
- A prompt reply will help us book the tickets.
adverb + prompt
veryextremelyadmirablycommendably
- The fire brigade was extremely prompt.
prompt + object
a questiona debatea protestan inquirya reaction
- The photograph prompted a debate in the school.
at + time (prompt)
at nine promptat ten sharpon the dot
- The class begins at nine prompt.
prompt + noun (more)
deliveryrefunddecisiondiagnosis
- A prompt diagnosis helped the doctor start treatment early.
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- Prompt medical help saved the child's life.
तुरंत मिली चिकित्सा सहायता ने बच्चे की जान बचा ली।
- A single question from Radhika prompted a long discussion.
राधिका के एक प्रश्न ने लंबी चर्चा को जन्म दे दिया।
- The bus left at six prompt.
बस ठीक छह बजे रवाना हो गई।
- The hint prompted him to recall the answer.
संकेत ने उसे उत्तर याद करने में मदद की।
- Please be prompt in submitting the forms.
कृपया फ़ॉर्म जमा करने में तत्परता दिखाएँ।
- Radhika is always prompt, so she never keeps the examiner waiting.
राधिका सदा समय की पाबंद रहती है, इसलिए वह परीक्षक को कभी प्रतीक्षा नहीं कराती।
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✗ Please be prompt on submitting the forms.
✓ Please be prompt in submitting the forms.
The preposition after prompt in this sense is in.
इस अर्थ में 'prompt' के बाद preposition 'in' आता है।
✗ The news prompted him for leaving the job.
✓ The news prompted him to leave the job.
Prompt sb takes a to-infinitive, not for + -ing.
'Prompt sb' के बाद to-infinitive आता है, 'for + -ing' नहीं।
✗ I want a prompt reply of my letter.
✓ I want a prompt reply to my letter.
The preposition after reply is to.
'Reply' के बाद preposition 'to' आता है।