in time vs. on time

in time

 

in time

(early enough, within the time limit)

  • We arrived home just in time; it was starting to rain.
  • The check arrived just in time. We flew to Miami the next day.

 

on time

(at the appointed time, neither later nor earlier)

  • I have always paid my bills on time.
  • You’re late again. Please make an effort to be on time in the future.

 

 

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