South Club 6,742 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Like for date sometime we use "in" and other "on"...and with place sometime "at" and sometime "in" what is the difference between those propositions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alisonn 5,454 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 When talking about dates it should be 'on' not 'in'... Like you would say: "The party is on the 25th." As for places 'in' and 'at' can be used interchangeably. Was that your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bom 2,161 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 You go on a date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Club 6,742 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 When talking about dates it should be 'on' not 'in'... Like you would say: "The party is on the 25th." As for places 'in' and 'at' can be used interchangeably. Was that your question? You go on a date. So I can't say I was born "in" december Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgt 1,210 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 So I can't say I was born "in" december December is a month, containing a whole bunch of dates. So you say in December. Single date: 'I was born ON the 25th of December.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Club 6,742 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 December is a month, containing a whole bunch of dates. So you say in December. Single date: 'I was born ON the 25th of December.' oh make sense..thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danee 5,049 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Just for Hyuna. In: –preposition1. (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.2. (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the autumn.3. (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.4. (used to indicate limitation or qualification, as of situation, condition, relation, manner, action, etc.): to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance.5. (used to indicate means): sketched in ink; spoken in French.6. (used to indicate motion or direction from outside to a point within) into: Let's go in the house.7. (used to indicate transition from one state to another): to break in half.8. (used to indicate object or purpose): speaking in honor of the event. On: –preposition1. so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the table; Hang your coat on the hook.2. so as to be attached to or unified with: Hang the picture on the wall. Paste the label on the package.3. so as to be a covering or wrapping for: Put the blanket on the baby. Put aluminum foil on the lamb chops before freezing them.4. in connection, association, or cooperation with; as a part or element of: to serve on a jury.5. so as to be a supporting part, base, backing, etc., of: a painting on canvas; mounted on cardboard; legs on a chair.6. (used to indicate place, location, situation, etc.): a scar on the face; the book on the table; a house on 19th Street.7. (used to indicate immediate proximity): a house on the lake; to border on absurdity.8. in the direction of: on the left; to sail on a southerly course.9. (used to indicate a means of conveyance or a means of supporting or supplying movement): on the wing; This car runs on electricity. Can you walk on your hands? I'll be there on the noon plane.10. by the agency or means of: drunk on wine; talking on the phone; I saw it on television.11. in addition to: millions on millions of stars.12. with respect or regard to (used to indicate the object of an action directed against or toward): Let's play a joke on him. Write a critical essay on Shakespeare.13. in a state or condition of; in the process of: on strike; The house is on fire!14. subject to: a doctor on call.15. engaged in or involved with: He's on the second chapter now.16. (used to indicate a source or a person or thing that serves as a source or agent): a duty on imported goods; She depends on her friends for encouragement.17. (used to indicate a basis or ground): on my word of honor; The movie is based on the book.18. (used to indicate risk or liability): on pain of death.19. (used to indicate progress toward or completion of an objective): We completed the project on budget.20. assigned to or occupied with; operating: Who's on the switchboard this afternoon?21. Informal. so as to disturb or affect adversely: My hair dryer broke on me.22. Informal. paid for by, esp. as a treat or gift: Dinner is on me.23. taking or using as a prescribed measure, cure, or the like: The doctor had her on a low-salt diet.24. regularly taking or addicted to: He was on drugs for two years.25. Informal. with; carried by: I have no money on me.26. (used to indicate time or occasion): on Sunday; We demand cash on delivery.27. (used to indicate the object or end of motion): to march on the capital.28. (used to indicate the object or end of action, thought, desire, etc.): to gaze on a scene.29. (used to indicate subject, reference, or respect): views on public matters.30. (used to indicate an encounter): The pickpocket crept up on a victim. At: –preposition1. (used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near: to stand at the door; at the bottom of the barrel.2. (used to indicate a location or position, as in time, on a scale, or in order): at zero; at noon; at age 65; at the end; at the lowest point.3. (used to indicate presence or location): at home; at hand.4. (used to indicate amount, degree, or rate): at great speed; at high altitudes.5. (used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward: Aim at the mark. Look at that.6. (used to indicate occupation or involvement): at work; at play.7. (used to indicate a state or condition): at ease; at peace.8. (used to indicate a cause or source): She was annoyed at his stupidity.9. (used to indicate a method or manner): He spoke at length.10. (used to indicate relative quality or value): at one's best; at cost. cr. English-test.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craZee 5,145 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 EDIT: ^ Ninja'd~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
。Beach Angel 。 955 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 December is a month, containing a whole bunch of dates. So you say in December. Single date: 'I was born ON the 25th of December.' Her mother is December. She was born in december on july 25th in a shed in ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nini Bear 3,530 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Her mother is December. She was born in december on july 25th in a shed in ireland. But Ireland is an island, so I'm wondering: shouldn't it be ON Ireland then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temptastic VII 6,473 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 But Ireland is an island, so I'm wondering: shouldn't it be ON Ireland then? Nah, It's "in" because we are talking about the country legal-wise as opposed to physically. Although people will probably still get what is going on. yes i know that was a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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