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Old 29-Jun-2009, 16:13
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I often use the two interchangeably. I think there is a difference though, with on time being used when the speaker has a specific time in mind.

Hello, I'm The French,

it's very special the use for in or on, it's the same meaning but for French I think in time it's more normal.

When I use on, I think all the time 'on the table', "in" means for me it's into the period of time, but I'm not English.

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Hello all friends

I think " in time "

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Default Re: In time & On time

Hi,

I think after reviewing the link in post# 8 which is Definition of in time - WordReference.com Dictionary


in_time

A) adverb
1- eventually, yet, sooner or later, in time, one of these days within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time; "he will understand eventually"; "he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"; "sooner or later you will have to face the facts"; "in time they came to accept the harsh reality"

2- in time, soon enough without being tardy; "we made it to the party in time"



on_time

A) adjective
1- on time, prompt
according to schedule or without delay; "they were always on time"; "a prompt reply"

B) adverb
1- on time, not late, not delayed
at the expected time; "she always arrives on time"

Although i voted for (in) but now i think it's (on) cause it have certin times comes in.
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