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In time

noun, prep_phrase

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time wordnet
  2. 2
    without being tardy wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of inpoint. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    in the correct rhythm wordnet
  3. 3
    The time when pupils are expected to re-enter the school for lessons. UK, childish, countable, uncountable
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    At or before the time assigned.

    "I would have died had I not been gottten to hospital in time."

  2. 2
    Sufficiently early.

    "You've got here in time for tea — I was just making some."

  3. 3
    As time passes.

    "In time, it got easier to deal with her death."

  4. 4
    In rhythm.

    "Am I in time (to/with the music)?"

  5. 5
    At the same rhythm as.

    "The door of the twins' room opposite was open; a twenty-watt night-light threw a weak yellow glow into the passageway. David could hear the twins breathing in time with each other."

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  1. 6
    In the correct tempo.

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