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 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
I eat a cookie
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
I go to the gym
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
We met each other
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