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Prepositions - Prepositions of Time

These prepositions clarify the time when something took place or an action was done.

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as

used to indicate a period of time when an action or event takes place

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for

used to specify the intended or scheduled time for an event, activity, or arrangement

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at

expressing the exact time when something happens

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by

used to indicate the deadline or point in time at or before which an action or event is expected to occur or be completed

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come

used to indicate the arrival or occurrence of a particular time, event, or situation

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by

used to indicate the timeframe within which an action, event, or process occurs

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down

used to indicate that something has happened or existed throughout a long period of time

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in

used before a specific period of time to show when or at what time something happens or how long it takes for it to happen

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on

used to show a day or date

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pending

used to indicate that someone or something is waiting for or dependent on another event, decision, or action

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towards

used to indicate proximity in time

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as of

used to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered

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in the course of something

referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

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in the midst of

during a particular period or while something is happening

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amid

during a particular situation or condition

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in

used to indicate the time or period during which something happens

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