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- [puhngk-choo-uh l]
- /ˈpʌŋk tʃu əl/
- /ˈpʌŋk.tju.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhngk-choo-uh l]
- /ˈpʌŋk tʃu əl/
Definitions of punctually word
- adjective punctually strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late; prompt. 2
- adjective punctually made, occurring, etc., at the scheduled or proper time: punctual payment. 2
- adjective punctually pertaining to or of the nature of a point. 2
- abbreviation PUNCTUALLY punctilious. 2
- adverb punctually on time, in good time 2
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Origin of punctually
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin pūnctuālis of a point, equivalent to Latin pūnctu(s) a point, a pricking (pung(ere) to prick + -tus suffix of v. action) + -ālis -al1; see pungent
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Parts of speech for Punctually
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
punctually popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
punctually usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for punctually
adv punctually
- at once — If you do something at once, you do it immediately.
- automatically — without volition or from force of habit; mechanically: Whenever I hear that song, I automatically think of my dad.
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- conventionally — conforming or adhering to accepted standards, as of conduct or taste: conventional behavior.
- decorously — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
adverb punctually
- dependable — If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
- expeditiously — In an expeditious manner.
Antonyms for punctually
adv punctually
- behind time — late
- behindhand — If someone is behindhand, they have been delayed or have made less progress in their work than they or other people think they should.
- dilatorily — tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.
- late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
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