Have you ever asked yourself about the difference between these two expressions? Here's some help!
On time means 'at the planned time', 'neither late nor early'. The opposite is 'early' or 'late'. It is often used to refer to timetabled events.
e.g.- Only one of the last six trains has been on time. (NOT ... in time.)
- Peter wants the discussion to start exactly on time. (NOT ... in time.)
In time means 'with enough time to spare', 'before the last moment'. The opposite is too late.
e.g.- We arrived in time to get good seats. (NOT. .. on time to get good seats.)
- He would have died if they hadn't got him to hospital in time. (NOT ... -got him to hospital on time.)
- I nearly drove into the car in front, but I stopped just in time.
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