HyperDic: on_time

English > 3 senses of the expression on time:
ADVERBallon time, punctuallyat the expected time
ADJECTIVEallon time, punctualacting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
allon timepayable in installments within a designated period of time
English > on time: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningActing or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed.
Synonympunctual
NarrowerpromptAccording to schedule or without delay
timelyBefore a time limit expires
Oppositeunpunctualnot punctual
Spanishpuntual
Catalanpuntual
English > on time: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningPayable in installments within a designated period of time.
Example"we were short of cash, so we purchased our refrigerator on time"
Broaderdueowed and payable immediately or on demand
English > on time: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningAt the expected time.
Example"she always arrives on time"
Synonympunctually
Spanishdebidamente, puntualmente
Catalandegudament, puntualment

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