What's the difference between 'in time' and 'on time'? - English Grammar lesson ( Prepositions)

What's the difference between "in time" and "on time"?

The phrases "in time" and "on time" are very similar in meaning, but English speakers use them in slightly different situations. In this lesson Niharika brings out the difference between the two time phrases:

On time :

Doing something "on time" means meeting an appointment, or meeting a time that has been set by someone.

For example:
I hardly ever get to work on time.
Peter wants to start the meeting on time.

In time :

Doing something "in time" means doing it before a deadline, or doing it before it becomes unavailable:

For Example:
The ambulance arrived just in time at the accident spot.
If you don't submit your project in time, you will be fired.

If you make a mistake with choosing "on time" or "in time", it's not a big problem. Other English speakers might notice your mistake, but they probably won't get upset about it.

[redwaldchen]

On time is at fixed time, In time is before deadline. Thanks.

[fuadmousa]

It's clear, now we now when to use " on time " and when to use " in time "
Thank you ....

[nizarahmed]

in time : to do something before the deadline
on time : something will happens in a specific time

[LuisAlayon]

Niharica, you explain very clear. It's important to understand these differences between two prepositions because you need it to locate in timeline.

[ordonezdaniel]

I am latimo and learning a lot with your lessons. Gracias Niharika

[shahiprodhan]

Niharika is an excellent teacher and taught us the use of 'on and 'in. I would ask the teacher to come with more new videos in grammar.

[neesingh]

your videos have really helped me a lot ... I watch your class every possible day. They are interesting and worth watching.

[MermanFromRus]

Niharika is a very positive person. Thank you for a tremendous lesson.

[spiritualmakarand]

The`exam will start on time and you have to finish your answers in -time. Thanks Niharika for removing my confusion of In-time and On- time. Beautiful .

[aguevia]

I actually adore your lessons. Niharika
You explain easily and I like it

[sutharshanthillainayagam]

Excellent. I still refresh my English knowledge by watching any English program. Your one is excellent. Congratulations miss.

[tharinduchamath]

love you a lot Niharika. you are a real hero in my life. Most of the Indians and sri lankans are talented for Mathematical subjects instead of loving for languages, because we all are talented. Anyway we can't deal properly with others without having superior communication skills, so as a sri lankan i have a innocent request for you. please don't stop lecturing for us. love you

[jaskaransingh]

Thanks for giving knowledge about on time and in time because many times i get confuse between these two words but you made me understand easily 👍

[salemfarhmand]

a fantastic lesson.
Thank you Niharika you are a great teacher.

[theaussiegirl]

A good lesson and amazing teacher too. You have a great body speech that makes the lesson really nice.

[midnajo]

Niharika you are very good teacher. Your way of teaching is marvelous. Thank you very much for posting your videos. I always enjoy and learn more by seeing  your videos about "Spoken English Lessons" God keep you happy.

[abdelmageedmusa]

she has a nice movement to let the listens getting benefit from her lecture

[michaelpro]

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[leportillow]

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[deysialmonte]

I love this class! God bless you learning learning thanks