in time (/ɪn taɪm/)

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Meaning

Meaning: early enough

Early enough to do something before a deadline or before it is too late.

Examples

🗣 We arrived in time to catch the last train.

Etymology

From ‘in’ plus ‘time’, meaning within the available period.

How & Where It’s Used

Often contrasted with ‘on time’ in learning English.

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Tags: idiom

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