Simple meaning
What does Punctual mean?
Punctual means on time.
Dictionary definition
Arriving or happening at the expected time.
Example sentences
Punctual in a sentence
easy
We used punctual in a sentence about time.
medium
In class instructions, punctual helped us understand when something happens.
hard
The reading passage used punctual to show the order and timing of events.
Synonyms
Words like Punctual
timingUse for when something happens.
periodUse for a span of time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
lateUse for happening after expected time.
randomUse when events do not follow a time pattern.
Word family
Punctual word family
Base word
punctual
noun
punctuals
Plural form of punctual when used as a countable noun.
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