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in time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪn ˈtaɪm/

in time means: Before it is too late to do something or before something starts.

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EARLY ENOUGHA2

Before it is too late to do something or before something starts.

  • We got home in time for dinner.
  • He reached the station in time to catch his train.
  • Will you finish the report in time?

How to use it: in time for something (We arrived in time for dinner.); in time to + verb (She ran in time to catch the bus.)

Similar words: early enough

Opposites: too late

Common phrases: arrive in time, in time for something, in time to help, in time to eat

EVENTUALLYB1

After some time has passed, especially when a change happens slowly.

  • You will feel better in time.
  • In time, she learned to trust him.
  • The pain will fade in time.

Similar words: eventually, with time

Common phrases: improve in time, heal in time, in time someone

MATCHING RHYTHMB2

Following the same steady beat as music or another repeated movement.

  • Clap your hands in time.
  • She tapped her foot in time with the music.
  • The soldiers marched in time with the band.

How to use it: in time with something (The dancers moved in time with the drums.)

Similar words: in rhythm

Opposites: out of time

Common phrases: clap in time, in time with music, dance in time

Questions about in time

What does in time mean?

Before it is too late to do something or before something starts.

What is in time in other languages?

Türkçe: zamanında · Español: a tiempo · Français: à temps · Deutsch: rechtzeitig · Italiano: in tempo · 日本語: 間に合って

How do you pronounce in time?

It is pronounced /ɪn ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use in time in a sentence?

We got home in time for dinner. He reached the station in time to catch his train.

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