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punctual

/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
punc · tu · al ˈpʌŋk · tʃu · əl
English Definition
adj. on time, not late
中文释义
准时的
Significado en Español
puntual
한국어 뜻
시간을 잘 지키는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đúng giờ
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Example Sentence

He is always punctual for meetings.

他开会总是准时。

Synonyms
on time timely
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
punct(point: point or dot)+ual(adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “punctual”: Even though the subway was delayed, Jane was ______ to the meeting.

  1. A late
  2. B tardy
  3. C prompt
  4. D negligent
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C — prompt. “punctual” means adj. on time, not late

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ student always arrived a few minutes before class began.

  1. A punctual
  2. B tardy
  3. C late
  4. D delayed
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A — punctual. “punctual” means adj. on time, not late

Common questions about “punctual”

What does “punctual” mean?

punctual — adj. on time, not late. In Chinese: 准时的.

How do you pronounce “punctual”?

punctual is pronounced /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: punc · tu · al.

How do you use “punctual” in a sentence?

He is always punctual for meetings. (他开会总是准时。)

What are synonyms for “punctual”?

on time, timely — all close in meaning to punctual (adj. on time, not late).

Is “punctual” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. punctual appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “punctual”?

punct(point: point or dot)+ual(adjective).

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