punctual
/'pʌɳktjuəl/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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.
Adjective
- 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