punctually
adverb
Simple meaning
At the expected or proper time.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpʌŋktʃuəli
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Definition
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adverb
In a punctual manner; on time.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: In a punctual manner; on time.
Used this way, punctually is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
Grammatical variations of the same word.
Acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time.
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