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Separate four fixed expressions: on time means not late, in time means early enough, at the end means at the final part of something, and in the end means finally.
Overview
Separate four fixed expressions: on time means not late, in time means early enough, at the end means at the final part of something, and in the end means finally.
Form and rules
On time means at the scheduled or planned time: The train left on time.
In time means early enough before a deadline or bad result: We arrived in time to catch the train.
At the end refers to the final part or point of something and is often followed by of: at the end of the film.
In the end means finally or after everything has happened: In the end, we stayed home.
Do not use in the end of. Use at the end of + noun, but in the end by itself.
A closer look
In the end means finally or after everything has happened: In the end, we stayed home.
Do not use in the end of. Use at the end of + noun, but in the end by itself.
Examples
The train left on time.
We arrived just in time for the show.
At the end of the meeting, we voted.
In the end, we decided not to go.
Please submit the form on time.
Common mistakes
At the scheduled time means on time.
Early enough before it was too late means in time.
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