Eventually
Eventually adverb - At a later time.
Usage example: stop whining about how long it's taking us—we'll get there eventually
Promptly and eventually are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Promptly" instead an adverb "Eventually".
Nearby Words: eventual, eventuality
Promptly
Promptly adverb - Without delay.
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Synonyms for Promptly
Eventually and promptly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Eventually" instead an adverb "Promptly".
Both words in one sentence
- Eventually, she tells her father, who promptly warns the boy to stay the hell away from his family.
Source: Date Rape Averted -
Their descendants eventually evolve into a new species of humans, which is promptly wiped out a bit later.
Source: Everybody's Dead, Dave - He snapped out of it eventually, of course, and promptly handed the aliens' asses to them.
Source: Deus Exit Machina
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