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."

Synonyms of punctual

Words with a similar meaning to punctual:

• timely
• prompt
• on time
• precise

Antonyms of punctual

Words with the opposite meaning to punctual:

• late
• tardy
• unpunctual

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