On time vs. In time
This time, we're gonna delve into more grammatically confusing words. I'm pretty sure you've heard them before. Wanna come in? Join me.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Both refer to doing something according to a particular schedule. However, 'in time' refers to finishing something before the schedule so you have some extra time, whereas, 'on time' refers to doing something at exactly the scheduled time.
Differences
As mentioned above, 'in time refers to finishing a task before the scheduled time, so you have some free time. Look at the examples below:
I finished my homework
I arrived
'On time', on the other hand, refers to doing something at exactly the scheduled time. Take a look at the examples below:
Next time, remember to come to class
Fortunately, the professor left
Similarities
As mentioned above, both refer to doing something on a particular fixed time. Look at the examples below:
My coworker arrived
These plays will never start
Are They Interchangeable?
Although they both refer to finishing a task at a particular time, they cannot be used interchangeably. Their meanings differ. Compare:
✓ If she doesn't come to the class
X If she doesn't come to the class
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