punctual
/ˈpʌŋkt͡ʃuəl/ adjective B2- Of an event, happening at the appointed time.
- Of a person, acting at the appointed time. · Luis is never late; he's the most punctual person I know.
- Existing as a point or series of points.
- Expressing a momentary action that has no duration.
- Observing trivial points; punctilious.
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Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family.
Our clients were punctual to their appointment, for the clock had just struck ten when Dr.
Bingley was punctual to his appointment; and he and Mr.
Debray will, perhaps, be obliged to go to the minister—and besides” (Albert looked at his tablets), “it is the hour I told the count, 21st May, at half past ten; and though I do not much rely upon his promise, I wish to be punctual.
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