ness — ness·ber·ry; ness·ler·iza·tion; ness·ler·ize; ness·ler s; new·fan·gled·ness; new·ness; news·i·ness; nice·ness; nig·gard·li·ness; nig·gard·ness; nigh·ness; nip·pi·ness; no·ble·ness; nois·i·ness; non·cha·lant·ness; north·er·li·ness; north·ness;… … English syllables
prompt´ly — prompt «prompt», adjective, verb, noun. –adj. 1. ready and willing; on time; quick: »Be prompt to obey. But he learns to tell time much earlier than he learns to be prompt (Sidonie M. Gruenberg). SYNONYM(S): punctual. See syn. under ready. (Cf. ↑ … Useful english dictionary
prompt — prompt; prompt·er; prompt·ly; prompt·ness; … English syllables
prompt — prompt1 [ prampt ] verb transitive ** 1. ) MAINLY JOURNALISM to cause something to happen or be done: This revelation prompted the mayor s resignation. prompt someone to do something: The birth of my first child prompted me to write this article … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
prompt — [[t]prɒmpt[/t]] adj. prompt•er, prompt•est 1) done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply[/ex] 2) quick to act or respond 3) punctual 4) to induce (someone) to action 5) to occasion or inspire (an act) 6) to assist… … From formal English to slang
swift´ness — swift «swihft», adjective, adverb, noun. –adj. 1. moving very fast; able to move very fast: »a swift horse, a swift automobile. SYNONYM(S): fleet, speedy, rapid. 2. made or done at high speed; quick: »a swift pace, the swift clicking of the… … Useful english dictionary
apt´ness — apt «apt», adjective. 1. fitted by nature; likely (to): »A careless person is apt to make mistakes. SYNONYM(S): inclined, liable, prone. 2. right for the occasion; suitable; fitting; … Useful english dictionary
ex´pe|di´tious|ness — ex|pe|di|tious «EHKS puh DIHSH uhs», adjective. efficient and prompt; quick; speedy: »an expeditious method of packing. –ex´pe|di´tious|ly, adverb. –ex´pe|di´tious|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
punc´tu|al|ness — punc|tu|al «PUHNGK chu uhl», adjective. 1. prompt; on time: »He is punctual to the minute. 2. being a point; resembling a point. 3. Mathematics. of or having to do with a point: »punctual coordinates. 4. Archaic. punctilious … Useful english dictionary
tall´ness — tall «tl», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. a) higher than the average; having great height; high: »New York has many tall buildings. SYNONYM(S): lofty, towering. See syn. under high. (Cf. ↑high) b) … Useful english dictionary