prompt vs inform

inform vs prompt

prompt is a noun but inform is not a noun.

prompt is an adjective but inform is not an adjective.

prompt and inform both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prompt	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
inform	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, inform is a hypernym of prompt; that is, inform is a word with a broader meaning than prompt:

prompt: assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned
inform: impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

prompt (noun)	inform (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

prompt (adjective)	inform (adjective)
performed with little or no delay
according to schedule or without delay; on time
ready and willing or quick to act

prompt (verb)	inform (verb)
serve as the inciting cause of	give character or essence to
assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned	impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
give an incentive for action	act as an informer

Difference between prompt and inform

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