Prepositions of Time for beginners

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Prepositions allow us to talk about the relationship between two words in a sentence. Here, we will discuss the different prepositions of time in English.

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What Are Prepositions of Time?

Prepositions of time are used to indicate a specific time or time period. They show when or for how long something happens.

Common Prepositions of Time

There are three major prepositions of time in English. Look at the following list:

At

The preposition at is used to talk about specific hours, minutes, and different times of the day. For example:

At 3 o'clock
At 9:30
At noon
At night
At bedtime

I see you at 9:00.

I eat a cookie at midnight if I can't sleep.

On

The preposition on is used to talk about days of the week.

on Sunday
on Monday
on weekends
on weekdays

Here are some examples:

I want to meet him on Friday.

I go to the gym on Wednesdays.

In

The preposition in is used to talk about months, years, and seasons. These examples help you learn them better:

in August
in 2020
in spring
in summer

Take a look at some examples:

I was born in June.

We met each other in the summer.

Prepositions

Prepositions can refer to many things. Since there are a lot of prepositions in the English language and they are used a lot, we have to learn them completely.

Types of Prepositions

Prepositions can indicate different relationships between the elements of the sentence. This lesson will clarify some of their most common functions.

Prepositions of Place

Prepositions allow us to talk about the relationship between two words in a sentence. Here, we will discuss the different prepositions of place in English.

Prepositions of Direction and Movement

As their names suggest, prepositions of direction and movement show a movement from one place to another or show a particular direction.

Prepositions of Manner

Prepositions of Manner which is also called Prepositions of Method express how a certain thing happens or is done. In this part, we will discuss them.

Compound Prepositions

Compound Prepositions or complex prepositions consist of two or more words that function as a single preposition. You'll learn about them here!

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