Difference between Quick and Promptly

What is the difference between Quick and Promptly?

Quick as an adverb is quickly while Promptly as an adverb is in prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

Quick

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: quickly

Part of speech: noun

Definition: raw or sensitive flesh, especially that underneath finger and toe nails.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast. Occuring in a short time; happening or done rapidly. Lively, fast-thinking, witty, intelligent. Mentally agile, alert, perceptive. Of temper: easily aroused to anger; quick-tempered. Alive, living. Pregnant, especially at the stage where the foetus's movements can be felt; figuratively, alive with some emotion or feeling. Of water: flowing. Burning, flammable, fiery.

Example sentence: Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.

Promptly

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

We hope you now know whether to use Quick or Promptly in your sentence.

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