PRONTO Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

pronto

adverb

ˈprän-ˌtō

Definition of pronto

as in quickly

with great speed if they don't arrive pronto, we'll have to go to the movie without them

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in immediately

without delay the kind of boss who wants everything pronto

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pronto Activists who want the waste moved, pronto, have been worrying as storms eat away the dirt road leading to the surfing beach at San Onofre. — Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pronto

Adverb

Two teams — McLaren and Aston Martin — are expected to bring big upgrade packages to the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, and this race is anticipated to be less about energy deployment and more about driving quickly without making a mistake.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With a void in leadership and production, the Horned Frogs will need someone to step up quickly.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of quickly

Adverb

Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.

— Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
In marketing, the ability to quickly test multiple communication variants and respond instantly to customer needs is providing an ever-greater competitive advantage.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Munster, who has extensively researched Ebola, was locked out of his lab soon after the January detention.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
The organization has also installed four emergency clinic modules for local healthcare facilities, with a fifth expected to open soon.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026