Prepositions of time: IN-ON-AT
A preposition of time is a
preposition which is used to discuss a specific time period such as a date on
the calendar, days of the week or parts of the day.
Some prepositions of time are
the same as the prepositions of place, however they are used in a
different way. (for example: prepositions IN, ON, AT).
Let’s see the prepositions
of time: IN-ON-AT from general to specific:
Prepositions of Time: IN
The preposition IN refers to a general,
longer period of time.
In + parts of the day
in the morning
in the afternoon
in the evening
In + months
in February
in June
in December
In + seasons
in (the) spring
in (the) summer
in (the) fall/autumn
in (the) winter
In + years
in 1974
in 1980
In + decades
in the 1960s
in the nineties
In + centuries
in the 15th century
in the 21st century
in the next century
In + weeks
in a week
in 2 weeks
In + periods of time
in the past
in the future
in 2 years’ time
in the middle ages
in a few minutes
in a moment
in an hour
in 5 hours
in three months
in a year
Prepositions of Time: ON
The preposition ON refers to a specific
period of time.
On + days
on Monday
on Friday
on the weekend
On + Dates
on December 24th
on 1st January 2020
on the first day
on the last day
On + Holiday + “day”
on New Year’s Day
on Christmas Day
on Easter Day
On + Specific days
on my birthday
on my graduation day
on the wedding day
On + day + part of the day
on Sunday morning
on Friday evening
On + time
on the weekend
on the weekdays
on a winter evening
on a lunch break
Prepositions of Time: AT
The preposition AT refers to the most specific
time.
At + hours
at 7 a.m.
at 12 o’clock
at 8 p.m.
At + parts of the day
at night/ at midnight
at noon/ midday
at bedtime/at lunch time/at dinner time
at dinner/at lunch/ at breakfast
at sunrise/at sunset/at dawn
At + time
at present time
at this moment/at that time
at the same time
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Preposition of place: IN, ON, AT
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Prepositions of time IN, ON, AT
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