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What does the word "particular" mean here?

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Rebecca

The word "particular" in this context means to be very specific or exact about something. So in this sentence, being "particular about punctuality" means to be very careful or specific with the details of punctuality. Ex: She is very particular when it comes to buying gifts for people. Ex: I do not like any particular animal over another.

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