Prompt and Pointer

Prompt

Prompt noun - A cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken).

Pointer and prompt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pointer" instead a noun "Prompt".

Pointer

Pointer noun - A piece of advice or useful information especially from an expert.
Usage example: the instructor gave me a few pointers but otherwise let me do the cooking by myself
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Synonyms for Pointer

Prompt and pointer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prompt" instead a noun "Pointer".

Nearby Words: point, pointed, pointing, pointy

How words are described

special special prompt special pointer
ordinary ordinary prompt ordinary pointer
single single prompt single pointer
obvious obvious prompt obvious pointer
Other adjectives: little, quick, biggest.
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