Being on time is considered to be very courteous and proper. Because of this, folks who are consistently on time are considered to be very much appreciated and trusted by those around them. However, we may not be aware of appropriate terms that accurately describe these individuals.
What Do You Call Someone Who Is Always On Time?
There are many applicable terms to use when referring to someone who is always or consistently on time. However, for the purposes of this article, we will be discussing the following ten terms:
- Punctual
- Conscientious
- Dutiful
- Prompt
- Timely
- Reliable
- Meticulous
- Scrupulous
- On Schedule
- Sedulous
The preferred version that we will be highlighting in this article is “punctual”. This is because the term “punctual” most accurately depicts someone who is always showing up on time or perhaps even early. We should consider a “punctual” person as someone who respects time commitments or schedules.
Punctual
When we say that someone is “punctual”, we are often meaning to express that they are an individual who always shows up, does something, or completes something at the time that was originally agreed upon. This is why “punctual” most accurately describes a person who is consistently on time.
As we can see, Cambridge Dictionary defines “punctual” as arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late.
Here are a few examples that highlight the use of this particular term:
- She was known by all of her teachers as being incredibly punctual and polite, which made her parents very proud.
- We are hoping for a very punctual start to the meeting tomorrow morning, so please show up early.
- He is a fairly punctual man, who generally tries to show up on time.
Conscientious
Another great term that can be used to describe someone who is always on time is “conscientious”. We can consider a “conscientious” person to be someone who is generally wanting or wishing to do what is right. Because of this, a “conscientious” person will consistently show up on time.
When looking at Cambridge Dictionary, we can see that “conscientious” is defined as feeling a moral responsibility to do your work carefully and to be fair to others. Therefore, a “conscientious” person will feel obligated to arrive on time, as to meet their commitments and remain fair to others.
The following examples showcase how we can use this term in a sentence:
- She was a conscientious worker, who always worked hard and showed up early.
- He is a very conscientious student, who ensures that he follows through with his commitments.
- Generally, he is conscientious and early to work, as to not delay his coworkers.
Dutiful
The term “dutiful” is another applicable term to use to refer to someone who is always on time. We should consider a “dutiful” person as someone who feels obligated to obediently fulfill their duties or commitments. Therefore, this is someone who shows up early or on time, especially for work.
Cambridge Dictionary defines “dutiful” as doing everything that you should do and getting something done because it is necessary or expected.
Some examples of how we can use this specific term are:
- He is a dutiful employee, and I never have to worry about being late or not finishing his tasks.
- She is a dutiful student that constantly arrives early, so that she may review the day’s lesson plan.
- At our company, we consider a dutiful employee to be one who shows up on time and is ready to work every morning.
Prompt
Another excellent term that we can choose to use to accurately describe someone who shows up on time is “prompt”. We can consider a “prompt” person to be someone who does things immediately or without delay. Therefore, this is someone who adheres to a schedule or commitment.
As shown in Cambridge Dictionary, the term “prompt” is defined as being done quickly and without delay, or acting quickly or arriving at the arranged time.
We can now look over these various examples that show how to appropriately use this term:
- Try and be prompt with your arrival this afternoon, as we have very limited time for the meeting.
- We consider her to be a very prompt employee, as she constantly shows up on time or before we need her to.
- To catch your plane, you must be prompt with your arrival at the airport.
Timely
We can use the term “timely” similarly to our other alternative terms. This is because someone who is a “timely” individual will complete things sufficiently early or on time. A “timely” person also ensures things are completed at a favorable or agreed-upon time.
Looking at Cambridge Dictionary, we can see that “timely” is defined as happening at the best possible moment or given or made available at a suitable moment, especially now.
Here are a few examples that highlight the use of this specific term:
- He consistently arrives to work in a very timely manner, which we hope rubs off on his coworkers.
- Being such a timely gentleman, he made sure to give us all an advanced warning.
- She was always incredibly timely with her responses, never leaving us to wonder what she was thinking.
Reliable
We can consider the term “reliable” to adequately describe someone who always shows up on time. This is because “reliable” is defined as consistently good in quality or performance and able to be trusted. Therefore, we can trust that a “reliable” person will show up on time.
As we can see, Cambridge Dictionary defines “reliable” as someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or believed because he, she, or it works or behaves well in the way you expect.
We will now go over the following examples, each of which includes the use of this term:
- She is a very reliable individual that I can consistently trust to show up when I need her to.
- He was reliable and constant help around the office – I will miss having him as an employee.
- My boyfriend isn’t reliable and I can never trust that he will show up on time.
Meticulous
“Meticulous” is another term that we can choose to utilize when describing someone who is constantly on time. This is because a “meticulous” individual is someone who pays great attention to detail and adheres to their commitments or ensures the precision of their actions, work, etc.
According to Cambridge Dictionary, “meticulous” is defined as being very careful and with great attention to every detail or caring immensely over the importance of all details.
The following examples go over how to appropriately use this term in a sentence:
- Tom is very meticulous with his work travel, ensuring to leave early if he feels he may be late due to traffic.
- He is meticulous about both his appearance at work and the time he arrives in the morning.
- She is meticulous when it comes to keeping to her daily work schedule, as it ensures that she will be home in a timely fashion to spend the evening with her children.
Scrupulous
Another great alternative term that we can use is “scrupulous”. This is because we can think of a “scrupulous” individual as someone who is diligent, thorough and pays immense attention to the smallest details. This makes it so a “scrupulous” individual is very schedule or commitment oriented.
When looking at Cambridge Dictionary, we can see that “scrupulous” is defined as doing everything correctly or exactly as it should be done. Also, being extremely careful to do what is considered right or moral.
Here are a few examples that highlight how “scrupulous” can be used in a sentence:
- She is scrupulous when it comes to living by her schedule and constantly arriving at events slightly early.
- She is detail-oriented and scrupulous, which I believe makes her an excellent employee.
- He is consistently late to work, so I asked him to be stricter and more scrupulous with his schedule.
On-Schedule
“On-schedule” is another alternative term that we can use, that accurately describes someone who will always show up on time. Someone who is always “on schedule” is the type of individual who shows up on time, adheres to the plan, or arrives as expected.
Cambridge Dictionary defines “on-schedule” as not being early or late. Therefore, someone who is “on schedule” arrives exactly at the time they were requested to.
We can now go over these examples, that showcase how to properly use this term:
- Karen is the type of woman that we never have to worry about; she will always arrive on schedule.
- To be on schedule is an important aspect of working for this company and if you can’t comply with that, I don’t see you having much of a future with us.
- My sister is the type of individual who is always on schedule, to the point where it is almost annoying.
Sedulous
The last alternative that we will be going over in this article is “sedulous”. We can consider a “sedulous” person as being someone who shows immense dedication or diligence. Therefore, someone who is “sedulous” will often feel the need to be on time and never arrive late.
As we can see, Cambridge Dictionary defines “sedulous” as being careful and using a lot of effort.
Finally, we will go over our last few examples, all of which highlight the use of this term in a sentence:
- He wanted his bosses to know that he was a sedulous employee, so he showed up to work every day, ten minutes ahead of schedule.
- She was a sedulous individual by nature and would genuinely feel sick if she kept someone waiting.
- I am known for not being reliable or sedulous, so I have been actively working on changing that, by showing up to work early for the last few weeks.
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show up on time — перевод на русский
I NEED TO BE ABLE TO DEPEND ON MY EMPLOYEES TO SHOW UP ON TIME, DO THEIR JOB…
Я должен быть уверен, что мои работники будут приходить вовремя, выполнять свою работу…
A great man once observed: «90% of success is showing up on time.»
Один великий человек сказал, что 90 процентов успеха — это приходить вовремя.
If you wanna be in this study group, you gotta show up on time ’cause you’re lettin’ us all down.
Если ты хочешь быть в этой учебной группе, ты должна приходить вовремя, потому что ты всех нас подводишь.
You’re gonna show up on time.
Будете приходить вовремя.
— Can you show up on time?
— Будешь приходить вовремя?
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— You couldn’t show up on time? You know you’re being promoted.
Нельзя было сегодня появиться вовремя?
For thinking you’d show up on time.
Кстати, ты могла бы появиться вовремя.
In the meantime, Mr. Agos, try showing up on time, and stay close to home.
Тем временем, мистер Агос, постарайтесь появиться вовремя и оставайтесь поближе к дому.
I-I’d be fine if people showed up on time.
Я буду в порядке, если они появятся вовремя.
I know that some of the normal wifely duties are off the table, but showing up on time for a parade doesn’t seem like too much to ask.
Знаю, что лишён некоторых супружеских обязанностей, но появиться вовремя на парад не так уж сложно.
We both know, if you wanted to show up on time, you would, right?
Мы оба знаем, что если ты хотел бы, смог бы прийти вовремя, правда?
— Hey. — Showing up on time means you’re 15 minutes late.
Прийти вовремя означает, что вы опаздываете не больше, чем на 15 минут.
He showed up on time.
Он пришел вовремя.
I just hope your groom shows up on time.
Я надеюсь, что жених придет вовремя.
Now you show up on time tomorrow, or you don’t show up at all.
Так что завтра ты придёшь вовремя… или не приходи вообще.
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приходить вовремя
появиться вовремя
появляться вовремя
приходил на работу вовремя
показать на время
приходят точно в срок
Do not expect anyone to show up on time to a scheduled meeting: a 15-minute wait is standard.
Не ожидайте, что все будут приходить вовремя на запланированные встречи: 15 минут ожидание — это стандарт.
If you show up on time, and then not always drunk.
For thinking you’d show up on time.
I guess he’d rather have me show up on time and put everyone’s lives at risk with my reduced reaction times.
Я думаю, он скорее заставил бы меня появиться вовремя и рисковать жизнями остальных из-за моей заторможенной реакции.
Imagine having to hang out at some location, having to sip your wine slowly just because your date didn’t bother to show up on time.
Представьте, что вам нужно висеть в каком-то месте, и вы должны медленно глотать свое вино только потому, что ваша дата не стала появляться вовремя.
If you show up on time or early, it shows your date that you take them and your commitment seriously.
Если вы появляетесь вовремя или рано, это показывает дату, когда вы принимаете их и свое обязательство серьезно.
I’m kind, and I always show up on time.
I show up on time and then I pass the buck to you.
On a first date, you’ll make a stronger impression if you show up on time.
На первое свидание вы произведете более сильное впечатление, если появятся вовремя.
Dress smart, be polite and friendly, show up on time.
Ведите себя скромно и дружелюбно, одевайтесь опрятно, приходите вовремя.
Make sure you show up on time, or even better, a few minutes early.
If you show up on time, speak honestly, and treat everyone with fairness, we will get along just fine.
Если вы будете приходить вовремя, говорить искренне и относиться ко всем по справедливости, мы с вами хорошо поладим.
If someone really wants to seriously date you, then they should take the first date serious enough to show up on time.
Если кто-то действительно хочет серьезно встречаться с вами, тогда они должны сделать первое свидание достаточно серьезным, чтобы появиться вовремя.
Do they always show up on time for their appointments?
Was it to always show up on time for morning announcements practice?
I have been sitting here for 15 minutes waiting for you, and no matter what, you cannot seem to ever show up on time.
Я сижу здесь в течение 15 минут, ожидая вас, и, несмотря ни на что, вы не можете появиться вовремя.
but where I come from, you show up on time.
Some were so rowdy that they couldn’t show up on time [and] I couldn’t stand up for them.
Некоторые были чересчур буйными, могли не появиться вовремя, поэтому мне не удавалось отстоять их интересы.
Catalogs are expensive and time-consuming to shoot, and clients want to feel confident that they’re booking professional models who will show up on time and get the job done right.
Съемка каталогов стоит дорого и требует много времени, и клиенты хотят быть уверены, что они заказывают профессиональные модели, которые появятся вовремя и выполнят свою работу правильно.
always show up on time, don’t steal, and stay on the floor supervisor’s good side.
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If you show up on time, speak honestly, and treat everyone with fairness, we will get along just fine.
Unfortunately, at the moment, we see no relevant effort by the OSCE,
К сожалению, на данный момент, мы не видим соответствующих усилий
со
стороны ОБСЕ,
If you wanna be in this study group, you gotta show up on time’cause you’re lettin’ us all down.
Если ты хочешь быть в этой учебной группе, ты должна приходить вовремя, потому что ты всех нас подводишь.
I have had a great group of guys working for me—
hard-working guys who show up on time, rarely take sick days.
Я собрал отличную группу парней,
работающих на меня трудолюбивых ребят приходящих во время редко берущих больничный.
and follow through; and frequently offer conscious insights about most anything that is meaningful to you when they are asked.
и идут до конца; и часто предлагают осознанное понимание о чем угодно, что имеет смысл для вас, когда их об этом просят.
Only in this nation can you be summoned to a police station to renew your paper work that allows you to live here,
AND where you are told it is imperative to show up on time with all your proper… Continue reading→.
Только в этой стране вы можете быть вызван в полицейский участок, чтобы продлить бумажной работы, что позволяет вам жить здесь,
и где вы сказали, что это необходимо, чтобы показать на время со всеми ваши собственно… Продолжить чтение→.
Приходи вовремя, не пей мартини за ланчем и, самое главное, подготовь все свои презентации.
Прийти вовремя означает, что вы опаздываете не больше, чем на 15 минут.
Тем временем, мистер Агос, постарайтесь появиться вовремя и оставайтесь поближе к дому.
Motel manager didn’t have much to say about the victim except she showed up on time and worked hard.
Менеджер мотеля мало что рассказал о жертве, кроме того, что она приходила вовремя и работала усердно.
I pre-selected the promotion of the
month called,»Special Kimono Experience Plan,» and showed up on time with my hair and make-up photo ready.
Я предварительно выбрала акцию,
которая называется» Специальный план впечатлений от кимоно», и отвела время на волосы и макияж для готового фото.
I’m firing him as soon as I can find an I.T. guy who shows up on time and doesn’t creep out the office.
I know that some of the normal wifely duties are off the table, but showing up on time for a parade doesn’t seem like too much to ask.
Знаю, что лишен некоторых супружеских обязанностей, но появиться вовремя на парад не так уж сложно.
If there are bedbugs in the apartment at this time, they should show up on a sheet or blanket.
We both know, if you wanted to
show
up on time, you would, right?
If you’re gonna study with people,
I need to be able to depend
on
my employees to
show
up on time, do their job.
A great man once observed:»90% of success is
showing
up on time.
Conspiracy theorists show up on my doorstep all the
time.
Сторонники теории заговора постоянно появляются на пороге моего дома.
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1. Появляться, приходить
2. Быть замеченным, обнаруживаться
3. Поставить в неловкое положение
1. Появляться, приходить
Американцы используют Show Up, а британцы – Turn Up [пруф]. Эти два фразовых глагола имеют одинаковый смысл по поводу неожиданных появлений человека.
It was getting late when she finally showed up.
Было уже поздно, когда она наконец появилась.
Oleg showed up, apologizing for being late.
Появился Олег, извинившись за опоздание.
We had 100 students show up for our seminar.
На наш семинар пришли 100 студентов.
I’ll be very surprised if they show up on time.
Я буду очень удивлен, если они появятся вовремя.
2. Быть замеченным, обнаруживаться
Children get long Covid, too, and it can show up in unexpected ways.
Дети тоже долго болеют Covid, и это может проявляться неожиданным образом.
Если что-то shows up, то люди это видят.
A broken bone showed up on the X-ray.
На рентгеновском снимке была обнаружена сломанная кость.
Use a light colour which will show up on a dark background.
Используйте светлый цвет, который будет выделяться на темном фоне.
The T-virus does not show up in blood tests.
Т-вирус не обнаруживается в анализах крови.
Show up так же употребляется, когда что-то одно делает возможным обнаружить что-то другое.
The harsh light showed up the lines on her face.
Резкий свет высветил морщины на ее лице. (Без света морщин не видно)
He decided to check out the banknote, and UV showed up a fake.
Он решил проверить банкноту, и УФ выявил фальшивку. (Только в свете УФ светится защита)
His bad manners show him up in polite company.
Его невоспитанность сразу обращает на себя внимание в приличном обществе.
3. Поставить в неловкое положение
He showed me up by snoring during the concert.
Он заставил меня покраснеть, когда захрапел во время концерта.
She’s always trying to show up her colleagues to make herself look smarter.
Она всегда пытается заставить своим коллег чувствовать себя глупа, чтобы на их фоне выглядеть умнее.
He was deliberately trying to show up the boss.
Он намеренно пытался поставить шефа в неловкое положение.
I’m never afraid that my children are going to show me up in some restaurant.
Я никогда не боюсь, что мне придется краснеть за моих детей в каком-нибудь ресторане.
You’re always showing me up in front of my friends.
Ты постоянно позоришь меня перед моими друзьями.
- ★ Фразовые глаголы с SHOW
- ★ Фразовые глаголы с предлогом и наречием UP
When describing a sequence of events, time transition words will help you order things chronologically. Without these time order words it can be difficult for your reader or listener to logically follow what you’re saying. They also help make your English more interesting!
Transition words, also known as discourse markers, are expressions we use in everyday speech and writing, as well as in more formal contexts like essays, articles, papers and presentations.
Whatever the situation, these sequencing transition words are essential for talking about the order in which things happened (or will happen).
We’re going to cover more than 100 time order transition words here! They are grouped logically according to which part of a sequence or what point in time they describe. We have included example sentences to show how they can be used, too.
Once you have found what you need here, you might enjoy some idioms about time as well.
Transition words to begin a sequence
It makes sense to begin with some transition words for the first event in a sequence. Some of these can also be used to commence an argument, discussion, or story.
- To begin with
- To start
- First
- First of all
- At first
- Firstly
- Originally
- Initially
- Once
- In the beginning
- Let’s begin with
“First of all, I’d like to address the matter of the parking permits.”
“Let’s begin with a look at our quarterly sales report.”
“Initially they wanted to buy a brand new car, but then they decided to purchase second-hand.”
“Once there was a princess who lived in a castle.”
Another time transition word which sounds like it should belong in this list is ‘in the first place’. This phrase actually means ‘before’, and is generally used to talk about something that should have happened earlier, but didn’t.
“We should have listened to her in the first place!”
“Why didn’t you tell me this in the first place?”
Continuing a sequence of events
After you have introduced the first point in a sequence or argument, you can continue chronologically with one of these transition words:
- Then
- Next
- After (this/that)
- Afterward
- Afterwards
- Subsequently
- Following (this/that)
- Until
- Till
- Second, third, fourth, etc.
- Secondly, thirdly, fourthly, etc.
“They were happy playing in the garden until it began raining.”
“After this meeting, let’s continue the discussion over lunch.”
“I need to pop to the shops this morning. Afterwards, I’ll tidy the house.”
A note on numerical transition words
Although numerical transition words (first, second, third, fourth, etc.) can, in theory, be continued indefinitely, in reality we rarely go beyond ‘third’ when speaking or writing.
If you list more than three points out loud when speaking, it might make it hard for your listener to follow along. And in writing, it would be more common to use a numbered bullet list for 4+ items, rather than writing a sequence of events or points using ordinal numbers.
The question often arises as to whether you should use ‘first, second, third’ or ‘firstly, secondly, thirdly’. Some style guides recommend using ‘first’ to begin a list, regardless of how you continue. If you are writing in a formal context then you should check whether there is a particular rule for you to follow.
In general, however, either format is acceptable as long as you are consistent. For example, you shouldn’t combine ‘first, secondly, third’.
Time order words to end a sequence
When you reach the last point on a list, the last event in a sequence, or the end of a presentation, you can use one of these to show you are concluding:
- Finally
- In the end
- Last
- Lastly
- Last of all
- At last
- In conclusion
- In summary
- To wrap up
- At the end
These should only be used to end a list or sequence containing more than two points. It’s not strictly necessary to end with one of these transition words; you could end with ‘then’ or ‘after’, for example. However, these ending words will help make it clear that you have reached your final point.
“In the end, we decided to go on vacation to Costa Rica.”
“Last of all, I’d like to toast the happy couple.”
“To wrap up, let’s break out into small groups and share what we’ve learned today.”
Check out some more transition words for concluding here.
Examples of sequential transition words
Here are some examples of these start, middle and end transition words for chronological order, in situations where you may often need them.
To outline a presentation, speech or report
“Firstly, we’ll look at the results of the research conducted, then we’ll examine the impact this is likely to have on the community. Finally, I will present a list of suggested actions. At the end there will be a chance for you to ask questions.”
To go through a list of numbered points
“First, we’re going to visit the castle. Second, we’ll stop at a monastery. Third, we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant, and last of all we’ll spend a couple of hours at the beach.”
To give an account of something that’s happened
“I arrived in the office as usual, and first of all I switched on my computer. After that, I went to the kitchen to make myself a coffee. Next I checked the mail, and when I returned to my office I saw that the safe was open and all the money was gone.”
Do you think that’s all there is to know about time transition words? We’re only just getting started! Next, let’s look at some sequencing transition words to talk about different points in time.
Time order words: past, present, future
In the past (ending before now)
The following time transition words can be used to talk about something that began in the past and finished before the current time, or which ended/will end before the next thing in the series.
- Prior
- In the past
- Formerly
- Previously
- Earlier
- Before
“In the past he was living homeless, but now he has made a good life for himself.”
“Before rolling out the dough, be sure to dust the worktop with flour.”
“Prior to becoming a teacher, I worked in a bank.”
You may also want to use some idioms to talk about the past.
Until now
What about something that began in the past but is still applicable at the present time, or as the next thing in the series begins? Try one of these:
- Until now (past: until then)
- Up to this point (past: up to that point)
- Up to the present time
- So far
“So far I’m enjoying my job, but I have only been here for 2 weeks.”
“At age 36 he decided to travel the world. Until then, he had been working in a factory.”
Present time
You might want to emphasis that you are referring to the current moment in time using one of these time words:
- At the moment
- At this time
- At this point
- At this point in time
- At the present time
- At present
- Currently
“At this point in time I’ve decided to focus on my family rather than looking for work.”
“She said she isn’t hungry at the moment.”
Using any of these suggests that the situation may change soon and the current state is only temporary.
See some idioms about the present time, or learn some phrases to describe change.
In the future
Here are some phrases you can use to talk about something starting at the current time and extending into the future:
- From now on (past: from then on)
- From this point forward (past: from that point forward)
- From today (past: from that day)
- Henceforth
- Now that
- Going forward
- In future
“I had a bit of a health scare last month. From now on I’m going to exercise every day.”
“From that day forward, he decided to dedicate his life to helping others.”
“In future, we should be more careful about the clients we take on.”
And yes, there are idioms about the future too!
Concurrent events
What if you need to talk about two things happening at the same time? The following time order transition words show that one thing takes place at the same time as another:
- Concurrently
- At the same time
- Meanwhile
- In the meantime
- During
- While
“He fell asleep during the movie.”
“Please could you investigate the drop in traffic to our website? In the meantime, I’ll speak to our Sales team.”
“I don’t know how you can work while you’re listening to that music!”
How soon will it happen?
Next, we have some transition words and phrases, most of which are adverbial, to add a sense of timing to an action. Will it happen very soon or not for a while?
These are listed more or less in order from the soonest to the furthest away. However, many of them have a similar meaning so there is not a strict distinction between every one.
- Straightaway
- Immediately
- Instantly
- This instant (past: that instant)
- Forthwith
- Without delay
- Presently
- Shortly
- Quickly
- Soon
- After a while
- Later
- By the time
- In due time
- In due course
- In time
- Sometime
- Sooner or later
- Eventually
- At long last
“I’ll take care of that without delay.”
“They took a stroll through the woods and after a while came across a mysterious shack.”
“At long last we found the campsite, but it was already dark.”
See also: Confusing adverbs and A while vs awhile
Showing surprise at the timing of an occurrence
- Suddenly
- All of a sudden
- All at once
- Out of the blue
- No sooner … than …
- As soon as
“No sooner had he passed his driving test than he wrecked his car.”
“I had a phone call from an old school friend out of the blue.”
Time transition words to describe frequency
Finally, you might want to say how often something occurs. Again, these are listed roughly in order from most to least frequent.
- All the time
- Often
- Regularly
- Frequently
- Occasionally
- Sometimes
- Now and again
- Now and then
- From time to time
- Once in a while
- Hardly ever
- Rarely
“I like to get my hair cut regularly.”
“I often eat out but I hardly ever cook a meal from scratch.”
“She visits her grandparents from time to time.”
You can learn about the difference between sometimes and sometime here, if you’re unsure.
Note that ‘all the time’ is usually not taken literally to mean ‘constantly’. Instead, it means ‘very often’.
“I go past that shop all the time but I have never been inside.”
“My mum phones me all the time, it’s so annoying!”
And that’s all we have to say about time transition words! If you’d like to discover some more transition words to use in written or spoken English, check out these other articles:
Transition words for addition
Transition words for cause and effect
Transition words to compare and contrast
Transition words for similarities
Transition words for giving examples
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ПЕРЕХОДНОЙ глагол (действие переходит на объект, можно использовать в Passive Voice)
НЕПЕРЕХОДНОЙ глагол (нельзя использовать в Passive Voice)
изобличать, обнаруживать
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: to expose or discredit especially by revealing faults showed them up as frauds
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2: to embarrass or cause to look bad especially by comparison trying to show up the boss
#phrasal_verbs #phrasals_practice
В изучении идиом и фразовых глаголов нет ничего лучше, чем контекст!
А что может быть лучше контекста? Только самый свежий контекст, то, что происходит с нами ежедневно.
The best thing in learning/memorizing/start-using idioms & phrasal verbs is context.
What can be better than the context? Only up-to-date context! The freshest and most current context, which is used on daily basis.
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SHOW UP = appear / arrive at some event / attend some meeting
show up = появляться / приходить /
Самый лучший контекст – появиться на уроке. Типа препод вас увидел, и дальше можно спать под партой.
И вот мне на глаза как раз такой шикарный контекст и попался.
Записалась я на курс какой-то там, а мне пишут – SHOW UP! SHOW UP!
Examples:
to show up for work / a rehearsal — появиться на работе, репетиции
Travis had shown up on time. — Тревис пришёл вовремя.
I waited for an hour but he didn’t show up — я прождал его час, но он так и не появился б) изобличать, обнаруживать
; сконфузить, повергнуть в смущение
If someone or something shows you up, they make you feel embarrassed or ashamed of them. [V ] He wanted to teach her a lesson for showing him up in front of Leonov… [V ] She kept saying I ought to try some, but I wasn’t going to show myself up… [V as ] We expected every drawing exercise to show us up as hopeless artists.
Фразовые сочетания на основе глагола Show
Сегодня мы познакомимся с английским фразовым глаголом show – довольно интересным с точки зрения фразовых сочетаний. Особенно примечательно то, что во многих значениях красной нитью проходит оттенок «показывать» или «появляться». Давайте познакомимся с ним поближе.
А теперь как насчет того, чтобы понаблюдать за фразовым глаголом show на конкретных примерах с переводом?
Show in — «представить, познакомить»
When she arrives, show her straight in.
Show up — «приходить»
I’ll be very surprised if they show up on time.
Show off — «воображать, хвастаться»
The children start showing off the minute anyone comes into the house.
Show out — «провожать»
Ask someone in the office to show you out.
Show over — «показать местность»
She was busy showing some important guests over the factory.
Show around/ round — «показать местность»
I’ll get someone to show you around.
Убедились? Действительно, «показывать» или «показываться» сохраняется в большинстве фразовых сочетаний с show. На примере нашего теста на знание фразового глагола show убедитесь в этом еще раз.
Тест на знание фразового глагола Show
01 When you arrive in London, ask the guide to show you ___.
02 When she was leaving she asked the porter to show her ___.
03 You don’t know anyone here, ask someone to show you ___.
04 She is used to showing ___ when someone watches her.
05 Finally Bill showed ___ with his entire family.
06 Could you show me ___ your house?
И конечно
же не забудьте про наш разговорный тест. Он поможет вам более свободно
использовать фразовый глагол show в английской разговорной речи. Надеемся, вы получите
удовольствие!