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punctual vs on time

on time vs punctual

punctual and on time both are adjectives.

punctual is not an adverb while on time is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
punctual No Yes No No
on time No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, punctual and on time are synonyms defined as:
  • punctual and on time: acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
punctual (adjective) on time (adjective)
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
payable in installments within a designated period of time
punctual (adverb) on time (adverb)
at the expected or proper time
Difference between punctual and on time

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