punctual

/'pʌɳktjuəl/
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punctual

The train arrived punctual at 8:00 AM.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • On time; happening or doing something at the exact or agreed time: Describes a person, action, or event that is not late.
    • Relating to a point in time: (Archaic) Pertaining to or consisting of a point.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • She is always punctual for our meetings.
    • Punctual arrival is required for the train departure.
    • The company is known for its punctual delivery service.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be punctual to the minute": To arrive or occur at the exact specified time, with no delay.
    • The ceremony started at noon, punctual to the minute.
  • "Punctual as a clock": Extremely reliable in terms of timing.
    • My grandfather was always as punctual as a clock.
Variants and Related Words
  • Punctuality (n): The quality or habit of being punctual.
    • Punctuality is highly valued in this culture.
  • Punctually (adv): In a punctual manner.
    • The event began punctually at 8 PM.
Synonyms
  • On time
  • Timely
  • Prompt
Antonyms
  • Tardy
  • Late
  • Delayed
Related Phrases
  • Punctual payment: Payment made exactly by the due date.
    • Punctual payment of your bills helps maintain a good credit score.
punctual

The train arrived punctual at 8:00 AM.

Adjective
  1. acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
    • she expected guests to be punctual at meals
    • he is not a particularly punctual person
    • punctual payment

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