In time - translation, pronunciation and examples
in time
before it’s late
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When to use in time
приехать вовремя
закончить вовремя
сдать вовремя
забронировать вовремя
заплатить вовремя
in time usage examples
Мы пришли вовремя, чтобы увидеть начало фильма.
We arrived in time to see the beginning of the film.
Если ты выйдешь сейчас, ты придешь вовремя на собрание.
If you leave now, you'll be in time for the meeting.
Similar words
on or before a needed moment; can mean 'early enough' or 'just before it's too late' depending on context
at the scheduled or expected time; emphasizes punctuality
at the last possible moment; barely before it would be too late
at a suitable or appropriate moment; emphasizes the correctness of timing
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in time belongs to the topic "Adverbs of Frequency". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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What's the difference between in time / on time / just in time / at the right time
on or before a needed moment; can mean 'early enough' or 'just before it's too late' depending on context
We arrived in time to see the beginning of the concert.
Мы пришли вовремя, чтобы увидеть начало концерта.
The train arrived on time.
Поезд прибыл вовремя (по расписанию).
at the last possible moment; barely before it would be too late
He arrived just in time to catch the last bus.
Он пришёл как раз вовремя, чтобы успеть на последний автобус.
at a suitable or appropriate moment; emphasizes the correctness of timing
Say it at the right time and they will listen.
Скажи это в подходящий момент, и тебя услышат.
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How to pronounce in time and what this word means
in time translation: вовремя. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce in time
/ɪn ˈtaɪm/
in time translation
вовремя
in time examples
We arrived in time to see the beginning of the film.
in time transcription
/ɪn ˈtaɪm/, /ɪn ˈtaɪm/
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in time meaning: what does it mean?
before it’s late
in time pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
in time is pronounced as /ɪn ˈtaɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
in time definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We arrived in time to see the beginning of the film. Translation: Мы пришли вовремя, чтобы увидеть начало фильма.
Is in time part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, in time (вовремя) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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