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In daytime vs In the daytime

Both "in daytime" and "in the daytime" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the daytime" is more commonly used and refers to the period of the day when it is light outside. On the other hand, "in daytime" is less common and is used in a more general sense.
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In daytime

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular time of day.

This phrase is used to refer to activities or events that occur during the day without specifying a specific time frame.

Examples:

  • I prefer to work in daytime rather than at night.
  • Birds are more active in daytime.
  • The flowers bloom beautifully in daytime.
  • Jan 12, 2021 ... ” “He received an award for acting in daytime television. ... What is the distinction between "in daytime" and "during daylight" in terms of time?
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... I found a way to play GhostwireTokyo in daytime on console! So, as many of you already know there is an option in the photo mode where you ...
  • Effect of inducing nocturnal serum melatonin concentrations in daytime on sleep, mood, body temperature, and performance. A B Dollins. A B Dollins. 1 ...
  • Jul 18, 2021 ... Stuck in daytime? I'm playing Dishonored 1 on Xbox and even though the story says the mission is taking place at night, the sun is up and ...
  • Field Report 5: Beaver in Daytime: Meet "4:20" ... After a week of wintery weather, where beaver channels and food cache ponds froze over and beavers seemed to ...
  • Dec 10, 2014 ... 2015 - 2023 MUSTANG - MyColor Not adjustable In Daytime? - Wheres the light sensor to turn the ambient lighting on and change gauge color ...
  • Mar 28, 2019 ... Can't set ambient color in daytime. Thread starter boB; Start date Mar 28, 2019; Watchers 4 · boB. Well-Known Member. Joined: Dec 10, 2018.
  • No gender differences were found in daytime sleepiness for children at similar Tanner stages. More mature children were significantly sleepier at 1330 and 1530 ...
  • Jan 27, 2011 ... Hostile spiders in daytime?? ... Hey all, just stepped out of my mob grinder for a few to find at least 4 spiders hanging out on top of my house.
  • May 8, 2013 ... Where premium quality meets exceptional value. ZEISS Conquest HDX. Birding · Bird Identification Q&A. E Screech Owl call in daytime?

Alternatives:

  • during the day
  • in the daytime
  • during daylight hours
  • during daylight
  • during daytime hours

In the daytime

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It refers to a specific period of the day when it is light outside.

This phrase is used to specify activities or events that occur during the day when it is light outside.

Examples:

  • I like to take a walk in the daytime.
  • The sun shines brightly in the daytime.
  • Most people are active in the daytime.
  • Jan 12, 2021 ... The correct phrase is "in the daytime." When referring to a specific time of day, such as daytime, nighttime, morning, or afternoon, you ...
  • Dec 31, 2014 ... We use "in the daytime",it means a specific daytime. If I want to use daytime for an unspecific daytime, what words and prepositions should I ...
  • the period between the time when the sun rises and the time it goes down, or the part of the day that is neither evening nor night: in the daytime I tend to ...
  • Back. r/NFSHeat icon. Go to NFSHeat. r/NFSHeat 4 yr. ago. [deleted]. ADMIN MOD. Join. Options. Report. Achieving 5 Star Heat in the Daytime :/.
  • Jul 12, 2020 ... Could you tell me if it's correct and natural to use the phrase in the day meaning in the daytime? For example: I like to go fishing in the day ...
  • Nov 26, 2018 ... Google's Night Sight is subtly awesome in the daytime, too ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
  • Breaking and Entering in the Daytime is a felony punishable pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 18, by imprisonment in state prison for ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... Very active in the daytime Wild Hedgehog, is this normal? ... Hi all, a hedgehog has made itself at home in the terrace garden of our vacation ...
  • Strange Glow in the Daytime Sky. -- | May 21, 2013. Question: Today, while I was walking down ...
  • Aug 21, 2022 ... Is there a scene where Spike runs around in the daytime under a blanket? Spike. I seem to remember a shot of him running (to Giles' magic ...

Alternatives:

  • during the day
  • during daylight hours
  • during daylight
  • during daytime hours
  • during the daylight

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