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KTL Posted 14 years ago
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On time or in time?
If I finish something just before the deadline is reached, should I say I finished it on time or in time? What exactly is the difference? 
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You could say either. In spite of what some books say, I don't really see a consistent or concrete difference in that situation. With a schedule, it is different.
- You could say either.
- In spite of what some books say, I don't really see a consistent or concrete difference in that situation.
- With a schedule, it is different.
- A train is early, late or on time (= at the scheduled time), and 'in time' is not possible.
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You could say either. In spite of what some books say, I don't really see a consistent or concrete difference in that situation.
With a schedule, it is different. A train is early, late or on time (= at the scheduled time), and 'in time' is not possible.
With a schedule, it is different. A train is early, late or on time (= at the scheduled time), and 'in time' is not possible.
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