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on time

on time

Meaning of on time

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British English/ɒn ˈtaɪm/
American English/ɑn ˈtaɪm/
Russian transcription[vɐvˈrʲemʲə]
on time
on time - вовремя
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on time with Russian translation

on time usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Если автобус будет вовремя, мы приедем до обеда.

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он завёл будильник, чтобы точно прибыть вовремя на поезд.

He set an alarm to make sure he was on time for the train.

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on time belongs to the topic "On the Road". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

on timeвовремя
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

on time synonyms

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What's the difference between on time / in time / promptly / before the deadline

🇬🇧English
on time

Exactly at the scheduled or expected time; not late.

A2Very Often

The train arrived on time.

Поезд пришёл вовремя.

🇬🇧English

Often means early enough or before a deadline/event (so not late), rather than exactly at a scheduled time.

A2Very Often

We got to the station just in time to catch the train.

Мы добрались на станцию как раз вовремя, чтобы успеть на поезд.

P
🇬🇧English
promptly

Means quickly and without delay; often about prompt action rather than being exactly at a scheduled time.

B1Often

Please reply promptly to confirm your attendance.

Пожалуйста, ответьте незамедлительно, чтобы подтвердить участие.

B
🇬🇧English
before the deadline

Specifies completion prior to a set deadline; focuses on deadlines rather than general punctuality.

B1Often

Please submit the report before the deadline.

Пожалуйста, сдайте отчёт до крайнего срока.

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How to pronounce on time and what this word means

on time translation: вовремя. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce on time

/ɒn ˈtaɪm/

on time translation

вовремя

on time examples

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch.

on time transcription

/ɒn ˈtaɪm/, /ɑn ˈtaɪm/

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on time meaning: what does it mean?

punctual

on time pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

on time is pronounced as /ɒn ˈtaɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

on time definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

If the coach is on time, we'll arrive before lunch. Translation: Если автобус будет вовремя, мы приедем до обеда.

Is on time part of On the Road vocabulary?

Yes, on time (вовремя) can be learned in the On the Road topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is on time part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, on time (вовремя) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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