[Vocabulary] What is the difference between 'prompt' and 'remind'?
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Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROMPT AND REMIND ?
Why don't you write a few sentences where you're not sure which one to use.
Usually "prompt" is used in acting/performance, in computers, and perhaps a parent prompting a child to use "the magic words" (please, thank you).
Why don't you write a few sentences where you're not sure which one to use.
Usually "prompt" is used in acting/performance, in computers, and perhaps a parent prompting a child to use "the magic words" (please, thank you).
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Re: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PROMPT AND REMIND ?
"Prompt" can be used in business contexts when you are expecting a response.
"I haven't heard from Jim. I'll prompt him."
But "remind" or "reminder" is much more common. Especially when writing to someone.
"This is a reminder that I still need a response on this issue."
"Prompt" can be used in business contexts when you are expecting a response.
"I haven't heard from Jim. I'll prompt him."
But "remind" or "reminder" is much more common. Especially when writing to someone.
"This is a reminder that I still need a response on this issue."
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Please note that I have amended your thread title.
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