punctually

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktʃuəli/

Definition

At a correct or precise time; without delay.

Examples

• She always arrives punctually for her appointments.

• The meeting started punctually at 9 AM, and everyone was present.

• He was praised for submitting his report punctually.

How to Use punctually

arrive punctually (collocation)

to arrive at the exact scheduled time — "The train arrived punctually at the station."

begin punctually (collocation)

to start at the exact scheduled time — "The conference began punctually at 9 AM."

finish punctually (collocation)

to end at the exact scheduled time — "The event finished punctually at 5 PM."

Synonyms of punctually

Words with a similar meaning to punctually:

• on time
• promptly
• punctually
• seasonably

Antonyms of punctually

Words with the opposite meaning to punctually:

• late
• tardily

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