Confusing pairs: in time vs on time, in the way vs on the way, and more.

in time vs on time                 in the beginning vs at the beginning                  in the end vs at the end                                      in the way vs on the way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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in time vs on time

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    in time 

Meaning:

• early enough; not late
• with enough time to be able to do something

Usages:

1. PM comes to the office in time.
2. The ambulance should come in time to save life.

    on time 

Meaning:

• punctually; at the correct moment

Usages:

1. You should try to be there on time.
2. They have to pay all the dues on time.

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in the beginning vs at the beginning

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    in the beginning

Meaning:

• at first and suggests a contrast with a later situation means at first, then and then next...

Usages:

1. In the beginning, our firm was very small and then start to rise.
2. In the beginning you just write and then start editing it.

    at the beginning

Meaning:

• time and place when something begins

Usages:

1. We are going to Japan at the beginning of July.
2. A poem was recited at the beginning of the wedding ceremony.

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in the end vs at the end

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    in the end

Meaning:

• finally; after a long period of time or series of events

Usages:

1. Dhoni tried various jobs and in the end became a cricketer.
2. I tried many times but succeeded in the end.

    at the end

Meaning:

• tell about the position of something or somebody
• similar to "in the end" meaning everything is considered

Usages:

1. There must be a ladies only compartment at the end of the train. (tell about the position, i.e, end)
2. At the end, the moral of story is Slow and Steady wins the race. (everything is considered)

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in the way vs on the way

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in the way

Meaning:

• blocking the way

Usages:

1. You are coming in my way. (you are blocking me)
2. His head was in the way of my view.

in a way means manner (Not "the")

    on the way

Meaning:

• on a journey
• the route, direction or path to somewhere

Usages:

1. Cinema hall is on the way home. (on my home route)
2. My friends and I are on the way.

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