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on time vs at time

The correct phrase is 'on time.' 'At time' is not a common phrase in English. 'On time' is used to indicate that something is punctual or at the scheduled time.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1082 views

on time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on time' to indicate that something is punctual or at the scheduled time.

Examples:

  • The train arrived on time.
  • Please make sure you are on time for the meeting.
  • Ah. So you can be at the church on time.
  • Mr. Baxter, Fiona delivered the statue on time.
  • But just for the record, we were on time.
  • But you came home to me on time.
  • It needed to be finished on time and it is.
  • Look, Charlie always paid on time, no problem.
  • - Do not arrive on time, Thor.
  • She never got me to school on time.
  • She never got me to school on time.
  • That's almost on time for you.
  • Just get him there on time.
  • Stanley, you are marvellously on time.
  • Tomorrow morning, you're back at school on time.
  • I need her onstage, on time, halfway sober.
  • I tried to be there... on time.
  • That's how we keep the trains running on time.
  • - All right, show up on time.
  • Mommy should have been on time.
  • Nice to see you getting the cans out on time.
  • So is getting to school on time.

Alternatives:

  • punctual
  • prompt
  • timely
  • not late
  • according to schedule

at time

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • Archie will show a single page at time.
  • And as you go up to the door, you know, let's check them off one at time.
  • Because our relationship is been a little strained at time.
  • I know it can be an annoying job at time to fix the door, but I thought this could help.
  • Calculate the percentage degradation at time t as given under I..1.
  • The minimum is 421 N at time 0.33 s.
  • It is purposeless starting on this journey and taking a look at time.
  • Come on, one step at time
  • However, there are some kinds of events that can only be selected by one client at time for each window.
  • The maximum force on the scale during landing is approximately 2000 N at time 1.23 s.
  • The backward probability vectors above thus actually represent the likelihood of each state at time t given the future observations.
  • Kuki is a very competent Honey and at time to time, gives Yuzuru helpful advice.
  • The variables are listed in an appropriate box and can be used one at time.
  • Access the SuperNATURAL sounds in the Upper, Lower, or Pedal sections (up to four parts at time).
  • Users are presented with one tip at time, no searching or sorting in this app.
  • Look, Phil, I know it can be an annoying job at time to fix the door, but I thought this could help.
  • To add the spelt and to cook joining the stock at time, for approximately half hour.
  • If I can just have one question at at time. I promise I will get to all of you.
  • This dance had a special Rag-nuance with knee bent steps at a synchopated rhythm (accentuation at time 2 and 4).
  • elimination of DOC or COD at time t

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