Behindhand and Prompt

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Behindhand adjective - Not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time.

Usage example: the response was behindhand, just like everything else the company did

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Prompt is an antonym for behindhand in topics: late, not on time.

Prompt adjective - Done, carried out, or given without delay.

Usage example: prompt treatment of snakebites is always advisable

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Behindhand is an antonym for prompt.

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