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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
[preposition]

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

Ex: As a child , he dreamed of being an astronaut .
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for
[preposition]

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

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

expressing the exact time when something happens

Ex: We have a reservation at the restaurant at 7:30 PM .
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by
[preposition]

used to show when something must be completed or occurs

Ex: The sale ends by midnight .
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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 .
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by
[preposition]

used to show the time period in which something occurs

Ex: We travel by day and rest by night .
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down
[preposition]

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

Ex: She studied ancient texts down the ages to uncover lost knowledge .
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in
[preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

Ex: Dinner will be ready in half an hour.
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on
[preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: We celebrate Christmas on December 25th .
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pending
[preposition]

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

Ex: Pending her arrival, we should prepare the meeting room.
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towards
[preposition]

used to indicate proximity in time

Ex: The concert is towards the evening , so we should plan accordingly .
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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 .
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referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

Ex: He learned a lot in the course of his studies .
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in the midst of
[preposition]

during a particular period or while something is happening

Ex: In the midst of the meeting , he received an urgent phone call .
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amid
[preposition]

during a particular situation or condition

Ex: The city thrived amid economic growth and prosperity .
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in
[preposition]

used to show when something happens within a particular time frame

Ex: The movie will be released in 2026 .
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