Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" - Education (3)

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Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by Adeyeancah(op): 2:11pm On Mar 14, 2017

Tazdroid:
error there

Thanks for correcting

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by chiefolododo(m): 2:33pm On Mar 14, 2017

English hard oo

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Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by Krisddon: 2:41pm On Mar 14, 2017

Adeyeancah:
On time
Doing something "on time" means meeting an appointment, or meeting a time that has been set by someone. For example:
I hardly ever get to work on time.
My flight's on time, so I'll meet you at the airport at 3:30.
If you don't turn it in on time, you'll receive a 20-point deduction.

In time
Doing something "in time" means doing it before a deadline, or doing it before it becomes unavailable:
I wanted to do some kind of study abroad program, but I didn't get my applications done in time.
Oh no; it's already 9:55. Are we going to be able to make it in time?

Let me give you more examples.

ON TIME

The flight is scheduled to leave at 10:30 AM.
If it leaves at 10:30 AM, the flight is leaving on time.
The class is supposed to start at 9:00.
If it does start at 9:00 with no delays, it is starting on time.
If you say “He’s always on time” it means he is punctual; he always arrives at the correct time, he is not late.
If you say “He’s never on time” it means he is always late.

IN TIME
In time means that something happened at the last moment before it was too late; before something bad would happen.

The accident victim was seriously injured; they got him to the hospital just in time.
(If they hadn’t arrived at the hospital, he might have died)
I missed the opportunity to go to that college because I didn’t submit my application in time.
I got stuck in traffic and arrived just in time to catch my flight.

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-16425.php

@OP, your approach to the explanation of "on time" is correct but that of "in time". Is wrong.
In time simply means after the scheduled time. That's why it's more appropriate to use on time while reminding someone of a particular schedule.
For example, the symposium is slated for 12pm prompt. If you come a minute after, that's in time.
Even as regard eventuality, "on time" is more suitable to use. Eg. The police acted on time thus, the rubbery was thwarted.

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by olatunjihaq: 4:10pm On Mar 14, 2017

My result. Now i undersrand the difference

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Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by Starz222(f): 4:35pm On Mar 14, 2017

Noted, thanks. I hav dont my test, I got 80/100 do urs if U've nt done it.

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Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by sammyscholar(m): 5:22pm On Mar 14, 2017

SUCCINCTLY PUT,

WHEN A SPECIFIC TIME IS INVOLVED, YOU SHOULD USE *ON TIME*; BUT WHEN NO SPECIFIC TIME IS STATED, USE *IN TIME*.

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by emmayodata(m): 6:34pm On Mar 14, 2017

yourexcellency:
HOW WILL GRAMMAR END RECESSION?

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by emmayodata(m): 6:36pm On Mar 14, 2017

burkingx:

lol but reverse is the case herr

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by emmayodata(m): 6:36pm On Mar 14, 2017

burkingx:

lol but reverse is the case here

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by jnrbayano(m): 7:04pm On Mar 14, 2017

It can't confuse me for a sec.

Good post though.

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Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by DorisK(f): 7:16pm On Mar 14, 2017

Hmmmmm, really? thanks

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by Chimaritoponcho: 7:18pm On Mar 14, 2017

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Abeg no forget mention me for d thread o
Na my oga u be o cheesy

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by kayceerilyn(f): 9:25pm On Mar 14, 2017

Adeyeancah:
why? you did ojoro ni

Nah........ I didn't

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by jnrbayano(m): 7:04pm On Mar 15, 2017*

Krisddon:
@OP, your approach to the explanation of "on time" is correct but that of "in time". Is wrong.
In time simply means after the scheduled time. That's why it's more appropriate to use on time while reminding someone of a particular schedule.
For example, the symposium is slated for 12pm prompt. If you come a minute after, that's in time.
Even as regard eventuality, "on time" is more suitable to use. Eg. The police acted on time thus, the rubbery was thwarted.

"In time" is "before time"......"time" here is "the scheduled time, deadline, appointed time, nick-of-time etc" never after it

On your example, "the symposium is slated for 12pm prompt."

If you arrive at any time before 12noon, you are on time (before time or early)

If when you arrive is just before 12noon, (maybe taking of attendance for the Symposium and settling down to their seats by members is in progress that time but you are not yet late)

You arrived "in time" for the Symposium.

Put differently, "on time" is every/all time before the scheduled time or deadline or appointed time.

"In time" is just that moment very close to (but not after) or same as the deadline, scheduled time or appointed time.

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by jnrbayano(m): 7:32pm On Mar 15, 2017

Adeyeancah:
Good morning nairalanders, hope u are having a lovely day. This is for those who gets confused whenever they wants to use these phrases "In time and On time".
I did a little research online and found these examples so I thought I should share.

What's the difference between "in time" and "on time"?

The phrases "in time" and "on time" are very similar in meaning, but English speakers use them in slightly different situations.

On time
Doing something "on time" means meeting an appointment, or meeting a time that has been set by someone. For example:
I hardly ever get to work on time.
My flight's on time, so I'll meet you at the airport at 3:30.
If you don't turn it in on time, you'll receive a 20-point deduction.

In time
Doing something "in time" means doing it before a deadline, or doing it before it becomes unavailable:
I wanted to do some kind of study abroad program, but I didn't get my applications done in time.
Oh no; it's already 9:55. Are we going to be able to make it in time?

Let me give you more examples.

ON TIME

The flight is scheduled to leave at 10:30 AM.
If it leaves at 10:30 AM, the flight is leaving on time.
The class is supposed to start at 9:00.
If it does start at 9:00 with no delays, it is starting on time.
If you say “He’s always on time” it means he is punctual; he always arrives at the correct time, he is not late.
If you say “He’s never on time” it means he is always late.

IN TIME
In time means that something happened at the last moment before it was too late; before something bad would happen.

The accident victim was seriously injured; they got him to the hospital just in time.
(If they hadn’t arrived at the hospital, he might have died)
I missed the opportunity to go to that college because I didn’t submit my application in time.
I got stuck in traffic and arrived just in time to catch my flight.

So I tested my knowledge and got 9/10. Here's a proof below and a link to do the test. Do your own test and upload your result. No ojoro or magomago o o

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-16425.php

The difference in both is just in the duration of time.

"On time" is all/every period of time before the scheduled time (time in question)

"In time" is that moment before being considered late as judged from the time in question.

In their similarity, they share one position which is the word "before"

Re: Differences Between "In Time" And "On Time" by TueMack: 9:53pm On Mar 15, 2017

Good analysis!

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