Prepositions of time.

Indicates a position within a space or area.

The cat is in the box.

A period of time that lasts about 30 or 31 days, usually part of a year.

There are twelve months in a year.

A period of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year), divided into 12 months, used to measure time.

She was born in the year 1995.

A period of seven days, typically from Sunday to Saturday.

I have a meeting every week on Monday.

A division of the year marked by particular weather patterns and daylight hours, resulting from the Earth's changing position with regard to the sun.

Summer is my favorite season because of the warm weather.

The first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically associated with winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

January is often very cold in many places.

The warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn.

I love going to the beach in the summer.

The part of the day from sunrise until noon.

I like to drink coffee in the morning.

During the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon; used to say when something happens or will happen.

I drink coffee in the morning.

The part of the day between noon (12 o'clock) and the evening.

I have a meeting this afternoon.

During the part of the day between noon (12:00) and the evening, usually from about 12 p.m. to 5 or 6 p.m.

I have English class in the afternoon.

The period of time at the end of the day, usually from 5 PM to bedtime.

We like to go for a walk in the evening.

During the part of the day between the afternoon and night, usually after work or school and before bedtime.

I usually watch TV in the evening.

Used to indicate a position above something and in contact with it.

The book is on the table.

A period of 24 hours as a unit of time, starting at midnight.

Today is a beautiful day.

A particular day of the month, often with the month and year, such as 14 October 2026.

What is the date today?

The twelfth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.

My birthday is in December.

The second day of the week, following Sunday.

We have a meeting on Monday.

The day of the week after Thursday and before Saturday.

Friday is my favorite day because the weekend is coming.

The day of the week that comes after Saturday and before Monday, often considered a day of rest or worship.

We usually go to church on Sunday.

Used to indicate a specific time or place.

I will meet you at the park.

Used after a number from one to twelve to say the exact hour of the time, when it is exactly that hour and not a minute more or less.

The class starts at nine o'clock.

The time between sunset and sunrise when it is dark outside.

The stars shine brightly at night.

During the night, when it is dark and most people are asleep.

I sleep at night and work during the day.

twelve o'clock in the middle of the day; midday

We usually have lunch at noon.

The middle of the night; 12:00 a.m.

We stayed up until midnight to celebrate the New Year.

The days at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when many people do not work or go to school.

What are you doing this weekend?

During Saturday and Sunday, the days at the end of the week when many people do not work or go to school. This form is used mainly in British English; American English usually says 'on the weekend'.

I usually visit my grandparents at the weekend.

During Saturday and Sunday, the days at the end of the week when many people do not work or go to school. In American English, 'on the weekend' is common; British English often says 'at the weekend'.

I usually visit my grandmother on the weekend.

The Christian holiday on December 25 that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is also widely celebrated as a family and gift-giving holiday.

Christmas is my favorite time of the year.

A Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, typically observed in spring.

We celebrate Easter with a special church service.

The anniversary of the day on which a person was born.

I will celebrate my birthday with a party.

Used to indicate a time earlier than a specified point.

I always have breakfast before I go to school.

Used to indicate a time later than a particular point.

We will go to the park after lunch.

Used to indicate the time in which an event occurs.

I like to listen to music during my study time.

Used to indicate the purpose or reason for something.

I bought a gift for my friend.

Used to indicate the starting point of a physical movement or the source of something.

I received a letter from my friend.

Used to show direction, destination, or the place or person something moves toward or reaches.

We walked to the station together.

Coming after all others; final. Also used for the most recent one before now.

This is the last bus, so we must hurry.

Immediately following in order or time.

I will see you next week.

Used to refer to all members of a group or things without exception.

Every student in the class passed the exam.

Used before a noun to point to a person or thing that is near you, or that has just been mentioned or is already known.

This book is very interesting.

On or during the current day; at the present time.

I am going to school today.

During the night or evening of today; at some time after now and before tomorrow morning.

I am going to a concert tonight.

On the day after today.

I will see you tomorrow.

On the day before today.

I met my friend yesterday.