Share English vocabulary in use
Save to Folder
We got to the meeting before it started. = We got to the meeting *****.
We got to the meeting IN TIME.
My brother is never early or late, he always arrives *****.
My brother is never early or late, he always arrives ON TIME.
У тебя есть время на чашечку кофе?
Do you have time for a cup of coffee?
Пора идти.
It's time to go.
Позвони мне следующий раз, когда будешь в Москве.
Call me next time you're in Moscow.
Последний раз, когда мы там были, погода была чудесной.
The last time we were there the weather was wonderful.
Мы с братом прибыли одновременно - ровно в 9 часов.
My brother and I arrived at the same time, at 9 o'clock exactly (sharp).
I won't leave before 4.30. I'll be here ***** 4.30.
until (till)
at
by
since
I've worked here ***** six months.
for
until (till)
in
since
I've worked here ***** May.
since
in
until (till)
by
I won't come later than 8.15. I'll be there ***** 8.15
by
at
until (till)
in
I worked on a farm ***** the summer.
since
during
for
by
I worked on a farm ***** a month.
during
since
for
in
I'm going back to Brazil ***** (= ten days from now).
for ten days
during ten days
in ten day's time
after ten days
I've known Mary for a very long time. = I've known Mary *****.
recently/lately
for the time being
a long time ago
for ages
I haven't been to the dentist in the last few months. = I haven't been to the dentist *****.
a long time ago
for the time being
recently/lately
for ages
