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IELTS word

punctual

/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/adjective

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English definition

arriving or happening at the planned time

Common phrases / collocations

  1. always punctual
  2. punctual arrival
  3. be punctual

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The punctual traveller reached the platform early.

  2. 2.

    Please be punctual for the meeting.

  3. 3.

    The bus is usually punctual.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A businesswoman waits on a train platform before the scheduled train arrives.
arriving or happening at the planned time
1train is not here yet
2traveller is ready
train is not here yet→traveller is ready