English · Greetings & Phrases
in time
/ɪn taɪm/
[/ɪn taɪm/]
early enough
Intermediatephrase
Definition
Early enough to do something before a deadline or before it is too late.
Example
We arrived in time to catch the last train.
We arrived in time to catch the last train.
Etymology
From 'in' plus 'time', meaning within the available period.
How & Where It’s Used
Often contrasted with 'on time' in learning English.