punctual

adjective (punctual, more punctual, most punctual)

«punctual» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Arriving or doing something at the agreed time, not late. tree →
Happening exactly on time: «a punctual train». tree →

In the lessons

School values punctuality: being punctual for registration and lessons. Reports may say «always punctual». Trains and buses are praised when punctual. Phrases: «be punctual», «punctual to the minute».

Examples

Please be punctual for the school trip. tree →
Our teacher is always punctual. tree →
The bus was punctual this morning for once. tree →
Being punctual shows respect for others. tree →
He's never punctual, he's always five minutes late. tree →
My report said I was polite and punctual. tree →
‘You are punctual,’ said the old man, ‘but we need not start just yet. tree →

Note

Noun «punctuality», adverb «punctually». Do not confuse with «punctuation». In maths time problems: punctual means arriving exactly at the stated time, not early or late.

On Mova

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