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Old 27-Dec-2004, 06:19
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In time is matchable with the condition of the speaker, late but tried to be there not more than the time specified.
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Old 28-Dec-2004, 00:57
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In time is matchable with the condition of the speaker, late but tried to be there not more than the time specified.
But if you are in time you in time you are not late.
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The phrase on time denotes arrival before a specific time.
The phrase in time denotes arrival before a specific event.


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in time
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I think itīs on time since we donīt know what the person means by in time...in time for what?
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I am sure that Ron meant to say:
But if you are in time you are not late.

As for the question, perhaps the event the speaker was in time for was his wedding.


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Old 18-Aug-2006, 21:45
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I think that the correct answer is ON TIME
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But if you are in time you in time you are not late.
Perhaps:
The phrase on time denotes arrival before a specific time.
The phrase in time denotes arrival before a specific event.


That'll do for me

The train arrived in Hamburg on time which meant we were in time for the party.

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Old 03-Nov-2006, 13:15
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on time ----> exactly the time of begining that thing
in time ----> just before.
after time ----> it's late

That's what my english teacher has explained to us at the british centre, is it right?
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Old 04-Nov-2006, 21:16
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on time ----> exactly the time of begining that thing
in time ----> just before.
after time ----> it's late

That's what my english teacher has explained to us at the british centre, is it right?
I rather like my answer.

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That's what my English teacher explained to us (or told us) at the British Centre. Is it right?

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Old 04-Nov-2006, 22:41
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It's up to you dear RonBee
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