What is the difference between On Time and In Time? Thank you :)
"I made it IN TIME" suggests that I performed one event before another one occurred:
- I made it to the theater in time to watch the previews. (Translation: I arrived at the theater BEFORE the previews began.)
- I made it to the subway station in time to catch the last train home. (Translation: I arrived at the train station BEFORE the final train left.)
"I made it ON TIME" suggests that I wasn't late:
- I made it to the theater on time. (Translation: I wasn't late to the theater.)
- I made it to my appointment on time. (Translation: I wasn't late to my appointment.)
- Get here on time. (Translation: Don't be late.)
- I made it to the theater in time to watch the previews. (Translation: I arrived at the theater BEFORE the previews began.)
- I made it to the subway station in time to catch the last train home. (Translation: I arrived at the train station BEFORE the final train left.)
"I made it ON TIME" suggests that I wasn't late:
- I made it to the theater on time. (Translation: I wasn't late to the theater.)
- I made it to my appointment on time. (Translation: I wasn't late to my appointment.)
- Get here on time. (Translation: Don't be late.)