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prompt

/pษนษ’mpt/
B1 ยท Intermediateโ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

to cause someone to do something, or a message that asks for an action or answer

When to Use

๐Ÿ’ผWorkplace English๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writingโš™๏ธTechnical
Intermediate โ€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe teacher gave us a writing prompt to start the essay.โ€

โ€œPlease wait for the screen prompt before entering your password.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

A reminder or cue.

Related Words

Synonyms:
remindtriggercue
Antonyms:
delaydiscourage
Word Family:
promptlypromptnessprompting

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