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Angliholic Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

In good time//in time

If we walk quickly through the park, we can get to the theater in good time.

Hi,

Is "in good time" in the above equal to "in time?" Thanks.
  

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Hi in good time can mean: In a reasonable length of time; When or before due. in time Before a time limit expires; Within an indefinite time. So, I think it almost means the same as 'in time'.

— Prajwalkr

  • Hi in good time can mean: In a reasonable length of time; When or before due.
  • in time Before a time limit expires; Within an indefinite time.
  • So, I think it almost means the same as 'in time'.
  • Regards, Prajwal
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Hi

in good time can mean:

In a reasonable length of time; When or before due.

in time

Before a time limit expires; Within an indefinite time.



So, I think it almost means the same as 'in time'.



Regards,

Prajwal


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These are not the same. "In good time" is a statement about skill, "in time" is a statement purely about time. In the sentence, "If we walk quickly through the part, we can get to the theater in good time.", the speaker is essentially bragging about his skill in getting around quickly. In the sentence, "If we walk quickly through the park, we can get to the theater in time.", there is none of t
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Hi,

Consider this example.

Tom got to the train station 10 seconds before the train departed.

This means he got there in time. But he didn't get there in good time.

Clive
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This is not how I understand "in good time." To me this means quickly, not "in plenty of time" or "with time to spare." A related phrase is "we'll make good time," which means we'll go fast.
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CliveTom go to the train station 10 seconds before the train departed.
Doesn't seem like he would have been able to board, unless it was a subway station and he jumped the turnstyle.
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