"punctual" meaning in All languages combined

See punctual on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ [UK], /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ [US] Audio: En-us-punctual.ogg [US] Forms: punctual [positive], more punctual [comparative], most punctual [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If you are punctual, you generally do things on time, not late. Synonyms: prompt, timely
    Sense id: simple-punctual-en-adj-CUPXTY4N
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