in-time

Formulaic Unit

Meaning: Occurring before the deadline or before it is too late. Unlike "on time" (which means exactly at the scheduled moment), "in time" usually implies having enough time to do something successfully.

💬 Contextual Examples

We arrived at the airport just in time to catch our flight.
If we run, we might get there in time for the start of the movie.

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: Did you submit the application ______ time?

Answer: in

Practice 2: They finished the repairs just in ______ for the grand opening.

Answer: time

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: in