Friday 18 December 2015

(4.1.5) Difference between 'In Time' and 'On Time' /Use of 'In Time' and 'On Time'

What is the difference between 'In Time' and 'On Time' (Use of 'In time' and 'On time' )

'In time' means 'not late' or 'early enough' or before the appointed time.
On time means 'not late' punctually, or  at the scheduled time.
Examples :
I went to the station in time to receive the Director.
In time to receive the director 'means' early enough to receive the Director.
The train arrived on time means the train arrived punctually.

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