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in good time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm/

in good time means: Early enough to avoid being late, usually with extra time left.

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EARLY ENOUGHB1

Early enough to avoid being late, usually with extra time left.

  • We arrived in good time.
  • Leave in good time for your train.
  • Did they send the papers in good time?

How to use it: in good time for something (We arrived in good time for the concert.)

Similar words: in plenty of time, early

Opposites: late

Common phrases: arrive in good time, leave in good time

WHEN APPROPRIATEB2

At a suitable moment in the future, without needing to hurry.

  • You will know in good time.
  • All in good time; we are still making plans.
  • She promised to explain everything in good time.

Similar words: in due course, eventually

Common phrases: all in good time, learn in good time

Questions about in good time

What does in good time mean?

Early enough to avoid being late, usually with extra time left.

What is in good time in other languages?

Türkçe: vaktinden önce · Español: con tiempo de sobra · Français: bien à temps · Deutsch: rechtzeitig · Italiano: con largo anticipo · 日本語: 余裕を持って

How do you pronounce in good time?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˌɡʊd ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use in good time in a sentence?

We arrived in good time. Leave in good time for your train.

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