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"I slept on 3 pm" vs "I slept by 3 pm"

The correct phrase is "I slept at 3 pm." Both of the given phrases are not correct in English. The preposition "on" is not used to indicate a specific time like 3 pm, and the preposition "by" implies a deadline or a limit, not a specific time of action.

Last Updated: April 02, 2024

I slept on 3 pm

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "on" is not used to indicate a specific time like 3 pm.

The correct preposition to use when referring to a specific time like 3 pm is "at."

Alternatives:

  • I slept at 3 pm.

I slept by 3 pm

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition "by" implies a deadline or a limit, not a specific time of action.

The preposition "by" is used to indicate a deadline or a limit, not a specific time of action. To indicate the time you slept, you should use the preposition "at."

Alternatives:

  • I slept at 3 pm.

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