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make good time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmeɪk ɡʊd ˈtaɪm/

make good time means: To travel at a good speed and cover a distance quickly.

verb

TRAVEL QUICKLYB2

To travel at a good speed and cover a distance quickly.

  • We made good time on the motorway.
  • With little traffic, the bus is making good time.
  • Did you make good time on your drive home?

Similar words: travel quickly

Common phrases: make good time, make good time today

ARRIVE EARLYC1

To arrive early enough, without being late or needing to hurry.

  • We made good time and were there before noon.
  • She made good time for her appointment, arriving ten minutes early.
  • Leave now, and you should make good time for the train.

Similar words: arrive in good time

Opposites: arrive late

Common phrases: make good time, make good time there

USE TIME WELLC2

To use the time available well and get plenty of work done.

  • We made good time with our work today.
  • She made good time during her study hour and finished two chapters.
  • Can we make good time on these repairs before lunch?

Similar words: use time efficiently

Opposites: waste time

Common phrases: make good time, make good time working

Questions about make good time

What does make good time mean?

To travel at a good speed and cover a distance quickly.

What is make good time in other languages?

Türkçe: hızlı yol almak · Español: avanzar a buen ritmo · Français: avancer à bonne allure · Deutsch: zügig vorankommen · Italiano: procedere a buon ritmo · 日本語: 順調に進む

How do you pronounce make good time?

It is pronounced /ˌmeɪk ɡʊd ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use make good time in a sentence?

We made good time on the motorway. With little traffic, the bus is making good time.

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