Prepositions are the parts of speech that can be confusing and challenging at times. Prepositions are short words used to denote the time, location, direction, etc. of a noun. In this article, you will be introduced to the three prepositions of time – at, on and in.
Table of Contents
- What Is a Preposition of Time?
- Usage of At, In and On
- Frequently Asked Questions on Prepositions of Time
What Is a Preposition of Time?
A preposition of time is a preposition used to indicate when a particular action takes place. The most common prepositions of time are at, in and on.
Let us look at each of these in detail.
Usage of At, In, and On
The three prepositions seem to confuse many English language users as they have the same function. What you should know is that they cannot be used interchangeably as they refer to different time frames.
- The preposition ‘at’ is used to refer to a specific time.
- The preposition ‘on’ is used to refer to a particular day or date, such as on Sunday, on May 25th.
- The preposition ‘in’ refers to a broader time frame, such as a month or a year, a decade, etc.
Refer to the below-provided examples to understand the usage of these terms.
