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in time

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 6.25 in modern English

Syllables
in- -time
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

At or before the time assigned.

prep_phrase

Sufficiently early.

prep_phrase

As time passes.

prep_phrase

In rhythm.

prep_phrase

At the same rhythm as.

prep_phrase

In the correct tempo.

noun

Synonym of inpoint.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The time when pupils are expected to re-enter the school for lessons.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

in times (plural)

Phrases

a stitch in time saves nine in time with just in time stitch in time in one's own time

Frequently Paired Words

in one's own time breaktime hometime playtime

Synonyms

inpoint early on time promptly in good time as time goes by over time with the passage of time with the passing of time into time unto time

Antonyms

behind time late too late all at once never

Questions

What does in time mean?
At or before the time assigned.

How to pronounce in time

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