at that night vs on that night

Both 'at that night' and 'on that night' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'On that night' is the more common and appropriate choice when referring to a specific night. 'At that night' is less common and may sound awkward to native English speakers.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 333 views

at that night

'At that night' is not a common or correct phrase in English.

Instead of 'at that night,' you should use 'on that night' when referring to a specific night.

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This is a man who I've just known at that night pub.
We also have the credit-card receipt from the bar that Barrett was drinking at that night.
The young wolves prevent Akela from catching his prey, and at that night's meeting, Shere Khan demands that Akela be killed and the man-cub given to him.
Gary never saw Mia at all that night.
I remember the way you looked at me that night for the first time.
I was sending an e-mail at 0010 that night.
I was at work that night.
And I thought Sam was at Yale that night.
I was at home that night.
The only guy that looked at me that night was Jeremy.
He reported for duty at 1900 that night but left an hour later, claiming he was sick.
Fortunately they did not stay there, but at midnight that night that very hotel was raided by death squads.
But at ten that night, there were bangs outside.
At midnight that night, our cathedral suddenly caught fire and was consumed.
No, she seemed genuinely distraught, plus her mother confirmed she was at home that night.
Maybe he caught them at it that night?
Miss Armistead didn't get a very good look at you that night, but her description was enough to make me think of you.
If I'm right... I may also know who shot at him that night.
I saw the way you looked at him that night you came over for dinner.
I can still see the room as I took my last look at it that night - it has become an indelible impression.

Alternatives:

on that night
that night
during that night
in that night
that evening

on that night

'On that night' is a common and correct phrase in English.

'On that night' is used when referring to a specific night or evening.

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The census will count everybody who is present in Ireland on that night.
If we fill the room on that night we do not charge.
So it was on that night in Bethlehem, and so it is today.
A special tour will also be available on that night for those who are interested in knowing the history of this place.
The petals recall the drops of blood that the Lord sweated on that night.
People still say on that night he was the reason I survived.
I've arranged for my customs guy Simmons to be on that night.
Only them two know what went on that night.
But a lot went on that night, Ms. Elliott.
You were on that night and remain...
You were on that night and remain...
I thought there was a little something going on that night.
Something was going on that night.
I found the name of a lactation consultant who was on that night but was never deposed.
But I could sense something else going on that night.
I want you to concentrate on that night of December the 17th.
What went on that night caused a stir worldwide.
In that village, on that night...
So Hal doesn't tell the police what went on that night.
Notes, interviews, people's movements on that night.

Alternatives:

that night
during that night
in that night
that evening
that particular night

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