on time — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

on time (/ɒn taɪm/)

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🔊 /ɒn taɪm/

Meaning

Meaning: punctual

Arriving or happening at the expected or scheduled time, neither early nor late.

Examples

🗣 The train arrived right on time.

Etymology

From ‘on’ plus ‘time’, marking exact adherence to a schedule.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for punctuality in schedules.

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