"in time" meaning in English

See in time in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

IPA: /ɪn taɪm/ Forms: in time
Head templates: {{expression}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something happens in time, it happens before it is too late.
    Sense id: simple-in_time-en-phrase-MxV8YyX7
  2. If something happens in time, it means that it happens as time passes. Synonyms: eventually, with time
    Sense id: simple-in_time-en-phrase-8CdmVKwP
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        {
          "text": "She overslept and thus will not reach the airport in time."
        },
        {
          "text": "He arrived 12:30, just in time for lunch."
        },
        {
          "text": "I was late with my assignment; I should have submitted it in time."
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        {
          "text": "The doctor said my wounds would heal in time."
        },
        {
          "text": "You will forget about your unpleasant experience in time."
        }
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      "ipa": "/ɪn taɪm/"
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          "text": "She overslept and thus will not reach the airport in time."
        },
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          "text": "He arrived 12:30, just in time for lunch."
        },
        {
          "text": "I was late with my assignment; I should have submitted it in time."
        }
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        "If something happens in time, it happens before it is too late."
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          "text": "The doctor said my wounds would heal in time."
        },
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