List of Prepositions of Time with Examples

 

Understanding how to use prepositions correctly is essential to convey your message more effectively and make your writing more concise and clear. Here is a list of commonly used prepositions in English, including "in", "on", "at", "for", "to", "with", "by", "from", "of", "about", "after", "before", "during", "under", "over", and many more. You can use these prepositions to better describe the relationship between different elements in a sentence. elements in a sentence.

What are prepositions of time?

 

Are you ready to learn something new? Check out these 21 prepositions of time! To make it even easier, we've included an example sentence for each one. Let's dive in!

  1. At - "The train leaves at 6 PM."
  2. On - "We will meet on Monday."
  3. In - "It always snows in January."
  4. Before - "Finish your chores before going out."
  5. After - "We'll have tea after dinner."
  6. By - "I'll complete the project by Thursday."
  7. During - "She sleeps during the afternoon."
  8. For - "They lived in Spain for three years."
  9. Since - "I've been waiting here since 3 o'clock."
  10. Until - "Keep the store open until I return."
  11. Throughout - "It was cold throughout the night."
  12. Within - "Please reply within two days."
  13. From...to - "The store is open from 9 AM to 9 PM."
  14. Over - "She will stay over the weekend."
  15. Past - "It's ten past eleven now."
  16. Around - "I'll be there around 5 PM."
  17. Through - "We worked through the night."
  18. Till - "I can't wait till Christmas."
  19. Against - "He finished the task against all odds."
  20. Along - "We walked along the path till sunset."
  21. Amid - "Amid the chaos, she remained calm."

These prepositions help us to convey different aspects of time in a sentence or speech, making them essential when we are using them in everyday situations and communication.

 

 Why do we need to use prepositions of time?

 

Prepositions of time are words we need to know so we can show when something happens. They also help us to understand the time of an event. For example:

  • We use "at" for specific times, like "at 5 PM," so people know exactly when.
  • "On" is for days and dates. If you say, "on Monday," everyone knows it's that day.
  • "In" is for months, years, or seasons. Like "in June" or "in 2022," it tells which part of the year.
  • Words like "before" and "after" tell if something happens earlier or later than another thing.
  • "During" shows something happens while another thing is happening.

Using prepositions correctly will help everyone understand when things will happen, plan for certain events, and talk about past, present, or future times.

 

Person A: "Hey, do you know at what time the movie starts tonight?"

Person B: "I think it starts at 8 PM. But we should get there by 7:30 PM to find good seats."

Person A: "That sounds good. I'm free after 6 PM, so anytime after that works for me."

Person B: "Great! Let's meet at the theatre. I'll be there from 7 PM."

Person A: "I remember the last time we went to the movies on a Friday night. It was so crowded!"

Person B: "During the weekends, it's always busy there. We might have to wait in line for snacks."

Person A: "I haven't been to the movies since last year. I'm really looking forward to it."

Person B: "Me too! I've wanted to see this movie for weeks. It's been in the theatres since the beginning of the month."

Person A: "We can grab dinner nearby after the movie. Maybe around 10 PM?"

Person B: "That's perfect! There’s a new Italian place that opened on Main Street. Let's try it after the movie."

Person A: "Sounds like a plan. I'll see you at the theatre at 7 PM on Friday then!"

This conversation uses various prepositions of time, highlighted in bold, to discuss plans clearly and precisely.

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A conversation with the prepositions of time

 

Person A: "Hey, do you know at what time the movie starts tonight?"

Person B: "I think it starts at 8 PM. But we should get there by 7:30 PM to find good seats."

Person A: "That sounds good. I'm free after 6 PM, so anytime after that works for me."

Person B: "Great! Let's meet at the theatre. I'll be there from 7 PM."

Person A: "I remember the last time we went to the movies on a Friday night. It was so crowded!"

Person B: "During the weekends, it's always busy there. We might have to wait in line for snacks."

Person A: "I haven't been to the movies since last year. I'm really looking forward to it."

Person B: "Me too! I've wanted to see this movie for weeks. It's been in the theatres since the beginning of the month."

Person A: "We can grab dinner nearby after the movie. Maybe around 10 PM?"

Person B: "That's perfect! There’s a new Italian place that opened on Main Street. Let's try it after the movie."

Person A: "Sounds like a plan. I'll see you at the theatre at 7 PM on Friday then!"

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