in time — early enough; before the deadline or before it's too late
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: early enough; before the deadline or before it's too late
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn taɪm/
Example Sentences
- Thanks to my alarm clock, I woke up in time to catch the worm... I mean, the bus!
- She submitted her homework in time, avoiding her teacher's scary glare.
- In time, even the worst cook can learn to make edible food.
in time
ADVERB[/ɪn taɪm/]
early enough; before the deadline or before it's too late
early enough; before the deadline or before it's too late
After climb time, she's in time for prime time!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase developed in Old English from the combination of 'in' (preposition meaning 'within') and 'time' (from Old English 'tima', related to Germanic roots meaning 'appointed time' or 'season'). It evolved to express the concept of occurring within a temporal boundary or limit.
Breakdown
in- (within, inside) + time (from Old English tima, meaning appointed time or season). The preposition 'in' governs the noun 'time' to indicate an action or state existing within temporal constraints.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Thanks to my alarm clock, I woke up in time to catch the worm... I mean, the bus!”
“She submitted her homework in time, avoiding her teacher's scary glare.”
“In time, even the worst cook can learn to make edible food.”
“He arrived in time for the movie, but forgot to buy popcorn!”
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