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inform vs prompt

prompt vs inform

inform is not a noun while prompt is a noun.

inform is not an adjective while prompt is an adjective.

inform and prompt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inform No No Yes No
prompt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, prompt is a hyponym of inform; that is, prompt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inform:
  • inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
  • prompt: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
inform (noun) prompt (noun)
a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)
(computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command
inform (adjective) prompt (adjective)
performed with little or no delay
according to schedule or without delay; on time
ready and willing or quick to act
inform (verb) prompt (verb)
give character or essence to serve as the inciting cause of
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
act as an informer give an incentive for action
Difference between inform and prompt

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