Prompt

/pɹɒmpt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts6 letters

Definition of Prompt

noun

A reminder or cue.
A time limit given for payment of an account for produce purchased, this limit varying with different goods.
A sequence of characters that appears on a monitor to indicate that the computer is ready to receive input.
"I filled in my name where the prompt appeared on the computer screen but my account wasn't recognized."
(writing) A suggestion for inspiration given to an author.

verb

To lead (someone) toward what they should say or do.
"I prompted him to get a new job."
To show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing.
"If he forgets his words I will prompt him."
To initiate; to cause or lead to.

adjective

Quick; acting without delay.
"He was very prompt at getting a new job."
On time; punctual.
"Be prompt for your appointment."
Ready; willing to act.

Anagrams of Prompt

Words You Can Make

22 words can be made from the letters in "prompt":

5-LETTER WORDS

4-LETTER WORDS

mort pomp port prom prop romp trop

3-LETTER WORDS

mop mor mot opt ort pom pop pot pro rom rot tom top tor

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "prompt" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

PR...Words starting with "pr"...PTWords ending with "pt"All 6-letter words Unscramble "prompt"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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