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

Ex: She likes to take a walk in the park every morningas the sun rises .
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for
[preposition]

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

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at
[preposition]

expressing the exact time when something happens

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

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

Ex: She promised to return the by tomorrow .
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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 indicate the timeframe within which an action, event, or process occurs

Ex: The birds by dawn , signaling the start of a new day .
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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 down the ages to uncover lost knowledge .
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in
[preposition]

used to state how long it will be until something happens

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on
[preposition]

used to show a day or date

Ex: We celebrate 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

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towards
[preposition]

used to indicate proximity in time

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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

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

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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

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in
[preposition]

used to show when something happens within a particular time frame

Ex: The movie will be in 2026 .
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