Prepositions - Prepositions of Time

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

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Prepositions
as
as [preposition]

used to describe a person during a specific time in their life

Ex: I was very shy as a student .
for
for [preposition]

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

Ex: The concert is set for next month .
at
at [preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: The event is scheduled at 3:15 PM .
by
by [preposition]

used to show when something must be completed or occurs

Ex: I need this report by the end of the day .
come
come [preposition]

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

Ex: Come nighttime , the city transforms into a vibrant hub of activity .
by
by [preposition]

used to show the time period in which something occurs

Ex: She enjoys reading by night .
down
down [preposition]

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

Ex: The values of freedom and equality have been fought for down the centuries .
in
in [preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: I 'll give you an answer in a few hours .
on
on [preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: She gave birth on Christmas Day .
pending
pending [preposition]

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

Ex:
towards
towards [preposition]

used to indicate proximity in time

Ex: The concert is towards the evening , so we should plan accordingly .
as of
as of [preposition]

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

Ex: As of next week , our office will be operating under revised working hours .
(in|over) the course of {sth}
(in|over) the course of {sth} [preposition]

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

Ex: In the course of the meeting , several important decisions were made .
in the midst of
in the midst of [preposition]

during a particular period or while something is happening

Ex: In the midst of the pandemic , they adapted to remote work .
amid
amid [preposition]

during a particular situation or condition

Ex: The negotiations continued amid ongoing tensions between the two nations .
in
in [preposition]

used to show when something happens within a particular time frame

Ex: The festival takes place in the summer .
Prepositions
Prepositions of Place Prepositions of Vertical Position Prepositions of Horizontal Position Prepositions of Distance and Proximity
Prepositions of Movement and Direction Prepositions of Time Prepositions of Relative Time Prepositions of Duration and Repetition
Prepositions of Comparison and Similarity Prepositions of Difference and Contrast Prepositions of Purpose and Intention Prepositions of Manner and Medium
Prepositions of Instrument and Agency Prepositions of Ownership and Responsibility Prepositions of Topic Prepositions of Inclusion and Categorization
Prepositions of Exclusion Prepositions of Cause and Reason Prepositions of Company and Connection Prepositions of Absence and Separation
Prepositions of Support or Opposition Prepositions of Target and Destination Prepositions of Attribution and Preference Prepositions of Level and Range
Prepositions of Material and Origin Prepositions of Quantity and Mathematic Relations Prepositions of Parameter and Specification Prepositions of Exchange and Substitution
Prepositions of State and Influence Prepositions of Rank and Occupation Prepositions of Sequence and Condition Prepositions of Alignment
Prepositions of Reference Prepositions of Basis