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laurinete
Brazil

Help me
 
What does it  mean?   "in time" in the phrases:

"were you in time to do the two jobs?"

"were you in time to call Angela?"

7 Aug 2012      





barbarachiote
Brazil

Hi, there

"In time" means "with enough time to do something". if you were in time to do the 2 jobs, you had enough time to accomplish the activities.  And if you were in time to call Angela, you had enough time to call her.

On the other hand, if you are "on time", it means that you are punctual.


I hope it is helpful,

B�rbara

7 Aug 2012     



NanG
Argentina

On time means at a particular designated time, i.e. neither especially early nor late. The train is scheduled to arrive on time at 13:36.

In time means early enough, i.e. before a deadline or another cutoff. Passengers were required to be at the gate by 3:05pm; we didn �t get to the airport till 3, but there was no line at security, so we still made it in time.

For your specific question, either could apply depending on what you are trying to express. You can be on time, meaning you arrive at an appointed time to catch the train, or you can be in time, meaning you won �t be late, regardless of what the appointed time is.


in time
1. Before a time limit expires.
2. Within an indefinite time; eventually
on time
1. According to schedule; punctual or punctually.
2. By paying in installments.

Hope it helps!

=)

7 Aug 2012