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In time Common

In time has 4 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adverb · Prep_phrase

Definitions
Noun
1

in the correct rhythm

"the dancers moved in time with the music"

Adverb
1

within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time

"he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves"

"sooner or later you will have to face the facts"

"in time they came to accept the harsh reality"

2

without being tardy

"we made it to the party in time"

Prep_phrase
1

At or before the time assigned.

Example Sentences
"the dancers moved in time with the music" noun
"he longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves" adverb
"sooner or later you will have to face the facts" adverb
"in time they came to accept the harsh reality" adverb
"we made it to the party in time" adverb
See Also
stitch make it rhythm moment
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
musical time
Rhyming Words
ime rime time hime dime lime mime aime ojime ehime crime anime stime slime chime prime grime clime jaime spime
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