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on time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑːn ˈtaɪm/ · UK /ɒn ˈtaɪm/

on time means: Arriving or happening at the planned time.

adjective

PUNCTUALA2

Arriving or happening at the planned time.

  • The bus is on time.
  • Her delivery was on time yesterday.
  • Will the flight be on time?

Similar words: punctual

Opposites: late, early

Common phrases: be on time, always on time

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WHEN PLANNEDA2

At the time that was planned or agreed.

  • Please arrive on time.
  • We finished the work on time.
  • Did your train leave on time?

Similar words: punctually, as scheduled

Opposites: late, early

Common phrases: arrive on time, finish on time

CLOCK RESULTC2

Because a player has used all the time allowed for their moves.

  • She won on time.
  • He lost on time despite having more pieces.
  • Can a player lose on time in this tournament?

Common phrases: win on time, lose on time

IN INSTALLMENTSC2

By paying small amounts regularly over a period, rather than paying the whole price at once.

  • They bought the sofa on time.
  • Buying furniture on time spread the cost over a year.
  • Did your grandparents buy their first television on time?

Similar words: in installments, on credit

Common phrases: buy on time, bought on time

Questions about on time

What does on time mean?

Arriving or happening at the planned time.

What is on time in other languages?

Türkçe: dakik · Español: puntual · Français: ponctuel · Deutsch: pünktlich · Italiano: puntuale · 日本語: 時間どおりの

How do you pronounce on time?

In American English /ɑːn ˈtaɪm/; in British English /ɒn ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use on time in a sentence?

The bus is on time. Her delivery was on time yesterday.

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