punctual
adjectiveUK /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/
US /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/
Being punctual means arriving or doing something at the right time, not late.
She is always punctual for school and never misses the bus.
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2. Happening or done at exactly the planned time.
The punctual start of the meeting surprised everyone.
3. Careful to do things at the proper time; not delayed.
His punctual payment of bills kept his credit good.
4. In grammar, relating to a point in time rather than a duration.
The verb 'arrive' can describe a punctual action.