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on-time

on-time is the alternative form of on time.

Meaning of on time

Adjective

on time (comparative more on time, superlative most on time)

  1. Punctual or according to schedule; at the planned time.
    • Unless our train's not on time, we'll be home at three.

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Words formed from on-time

Phrases with on-time

Words that rhyme with on-time

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Questions about on-time

What is on-time the alternative form of?
On-time is the alternative form of on time.

Words near on-time in the dictionary

  1. on-the-fly encryption
  2. on-the-go-ness
  3. on-the-job
  4. on-the-make-ness
  5. on-the-spot
  6. on-time
  7. on-time marker
  8. on-time markers
  9. on-topic
  10. on-trade
  11. on-train

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