I have been there in time vs I have been there on time

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'I have been there in time' implies that you arrived at a place before a particular event or deadline. 'I have been there on time' means that you arrived at a place at the scheduled or expected time.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I have been there in time

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate arriving at a place before a particular event or deadline.

This phrase is used to convey that you arrived at a place before a specific event or deadline. It emphasizes the timeliness of your arrival.

Examples:

I have been there in time for the meeting.
She has been there in time to catch the train.
They have been there in time to see the sunrise.
He has been there in time to submit his assignment.
We have been there in time to witness the ceremony.

Alternatives:

I have arrived there in time
I made it there in time
I reached there in time
I got there in time
I reached the place in time

I have been there on time

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate arriving at a place at the scheduled or expected time.

This phrase is used to convey that you arrived at a place at the scheduled or expected time. It emphasizes punctuality.

Examples:

I have been there on time for every class.
She has been there on time for all the rehearsals.
They have been there on time for the flight.
He has been there on time for work every day.
We have been there on time for the event.

Alternatives:

I arrived there on time
I made it there on time
I reached there on time
I got there on time
I reached the place on time

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I have been there in time vs I have been there on time