Prepositions of Time

For beginners

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.

What Are Prepositions of Time?

Prepositions of time are used to talk about 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'll 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. For example:

in August
in 2020
in spring
in summer

Take a look at some example sentences:

I was born in June.

We met each other in the summer.

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