Antonyms for behind time

Grammar : Adj, adv

Definition of behind time

As in late : adj not on time
As in overdue : adj late, behind schedule
As in belated : adj late, slow
As in late : adv at the last minute
As in behind : adv in debt; late
As in belatedly : adv late
As in tardily : adv late

Example sentences :

If you are not behind time so far this is where you drop a quarter of an hour.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916 » by Various

"Five minutes behind time" has ruined many a man and many a firm.
Extract from : « How to Succeed » by Orison Swett Marden

"It is full half an hour behind time," looking at her watch.
Extract from : « Floyd Grandon's Honor » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

They were behind time and the train seemed to loiter in serenest unconcern.
Extract from : « Play the Game! » by Ruth Comfort Mitchell

The fat Major will arrive in Révonde behind time—that is all.
Extract from : « A Modern Mercenary » by Kate Prichard and Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard

But they are behind time, and the others will reach the boat before them!
Extract from : « The Flag of Distress » by Mayne Reid

It is a great thing to know how to roll on so as never to be behind time.
Extract from : « The White Rose of Memphis » by William C. Falkner

Where have you been lingering, that you are behind time at school?
Extract from : « The Funny Side of Physic » by A. D. Crabtre

Tom thought that the Nancy Hazlewood was at least three weeks behind time.
Extract from : « Within the Capes » by Howard Pyle

They might be said to be about three weeks behind time, and the cuckoo a fortnight.
Extract from : « Field and Hedgerow » by Richard Jefferies

Synonyms for behind time

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