The noun prompt has 2 senses (no senses from tagged texts)
1. prompt, prompting -- (a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken); "the audience could hear his prompting")
2. prompt, command prompt -- ((computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command)
Overview of verb prompt
The verb prompt has 3 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (9) motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite -- (give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career")
2. (2) prompt, inspire, instigate -- (serve as the inciting cause of; "She prompted me to call my relatives")
3. prompt, remind, cue -- (assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned)
Overview of adj prompt
The adj prompt has 4 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) on time, prompt -- (according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply")
2. (1) expeditious, prompt, timesaving -- (characterized by speed and efficiency)
3. prompt -- (quick in apprehending or reacting; "a prompt (or ready) response"; "a prompt smile")
4. immediate, prompt, quick, straightaway -- (performed with little or no delay; "an immediate reply to my letter"; "prompt obedience"; "was quick to respond"; "a straightaway denial")