on time
To arrive or happen at the exact time that was planned or scheduled. It means not being late and following a specific arrangement.
مثالها
3 از 5I hope the bus arrives on time today.
I hope the bus arrives at the scheduled hour.
The professor expects all students to arrive on time for the exam.
The teacher wants students to be present at the specific start time.
Hey, you're actually on time for once!
Wow, you are not late this time!
مترادفها
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
راهنمای حفظ
Think of being 'ON' top of the clock numbers. You are exactly where the clock hand points.
آزمون سریع
The meeting is at 10:00, so please try to be ___.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: on time
مثالها
I hope the bus arrives on time today.
everydayI hope the bus arrives at the scheduled hour.
The professor expects all students to arrive on time for the exam.
formalThe teacher wants students to be present at the specific start time.
Hey, you're actually on time for once!
informalWow, you are not late this time!
Data collection must begin on time to ensure study accuracy.
academicThe research must start at the planned moment for correct results.
The meeting started on time despite the manager's absence.
businessThe business discussion began at the scheduled hour anyway.
مترادفها
متضادها
خانواده کلمه
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
right on time
at the exact moment expected
just on time
arriving at the last possible moment
seldom on time
rarely following the schedule
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
'On time' refers to a schedule (e.g., a 9:00 AM meeting), while 'in time' means early enough to do something (e.g., arriving early enough to get a coffee).
نکات کاربردی
Use this phrase when referring to specific appointments, transport schedules, or formal deadlines. It functions as an adverbial phrase following verbs like 'be', 'arrive', or 'start'.
اشتباهات رایج
Learners often say 'in time' when they are talking about a train or a class schedule, where 'on time' is the correct choice.
راهنمای حفظ
Think of being 'ON' top of the clock numbers. You are exactly where the clock hand points.
ریشه کلمه
From the preposition 'on' (indicating position or contact) and the Old English 'tima' (limited space of time).
الگوهای دستوری
بافت فرهنگی
In many cultures, especially in Northern Europe and North America, being 'on time' is a sign of respect and professionalism.
آزمون سریع
The meeting is at 10:00, so please try to be ___.
درسته!
پاسخ صحیح این است: on time
قواعد مرتبط
واژگان مرتبط
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