CEFR B2

punctual

adjective

Meaning

Happening or doing something at the agreed or expected time; not late.

Examples

She is always punctual for her appointments.
The professor expects his students to be punctual.

Synonyms: timely, prompt, on time, precise

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punctual (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/

Definition

Happening or doing something at the agreed or expected time; not late.

Examples

She is always punctual for her appointments.
The professor expects his students to be punctual.
Please be punctual, as the meeting will start exactly on time.

How to Use punctual

punctual for (prepositional phrase): To be on time for a specific event or appointment. — "He is always punctual for work."
punctual at (prepositional phrase): To be on time at a specific place or event. — "She was punctual at the meeting."

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