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in time VS on time
what is the difference between "in time" and "on time"?
2. Feb. 2016 10:52
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In time: with enough time to spare.. before the last moment
On time: at the planned time.. neither late nor early
I reached the station in time, just to see the engine turning on.
I reached the station on time, packed my food from Comesum and then boarded the train.
2. Februar 2016
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"on time" = at the right time
"in time" = before it was too late
I got to work on time this morning. I start work at 9:00 and I arrived at 9:00.
I got on the train in time, there's still 10 minutes left before it leaves.
Another one: just in time = just before it was too late; almost too late
It's okay, I ran the whole way and got on the train JUST in time, it leaves in one minute!
(just in time = almost too late)
2. Februar 2016
To add to the other answers, "in time" can also mean "eventually."
example: In time, she will come to accept it.
2. Februar 2016
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