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in early May vs on early May

The correct phrase is 'in early May.' 'In' is the preposition commonly used to indicate a period of time, such as a month. 'On' is used for specific dates or days, such as 'on May 4th'.
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in early May

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in early May' when referring to the month of May in a general sense or to events happening during that month.

Examples:

  • In early May, the flowers start to bloom.
  • We are planning a trip in early May.
  • Jan 25, 2022 ... I am trying to plan a backpacking trip in early may, and looking for advice regarding the heat in big bend around this time.
  • Jul 27, 2020 ... ... the mean time has started graduate school and whether 2021 or 2022 can only go in early May. We had originally planned to be at Lake Com...
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... If anyone has been to Badlands, Yellowstone and Grand Teton in early May, what were your experiences like? I would also appreciate any ...
  • Feb 10, 2006 ... Answer 1 of 6: We are looking at taking the kids out of school for a week in early May to avoid the crowds and the heat in the summer months ...
  • Keukenhof Gardens in early May?? Jump to bottom. Posted by Kaye (Folsom, California, USA) on 10/29/23 10:56 AM. Hi, I am traveling with friends and had ...
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... Yes, busy busy in early May. We walked into the park at 7am and waited an hour to board the shuttle. Return shuttles later in the day were ...
  • ... Alaska; Seward to Anchorage in early May? Seward to Anchorage in early May? BCOS. By BCOS, January 11, 2023 in Alaska. Share. More sharing options.
  • Feb 14, 2006 ... “weather in Early May”. weather in Early May. adoption · 148 forum posts. surrey. 18 years ago. Hi all. We have just booked to go to Holiday ...
  • May 7, 2014 ... SPLASHED: In Early May! First Time Ever. Charles Doane · The Lunacy Report. 1. 0. Lunacy launched. 0Shares. Lunacy got launched and rigged at ...
  • Mar 9, 2015 ... Colorado trip in early may ... My boyfriend and I will be traveling out to Denver for a concert on May 11th. We will most likely be flying into ...

Alternatives:

  • in late May
  • in mid-May
  • in early June
  • in the month of May
  • during early May

on early May

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'On' is not used to refer to a month.

  • Mar 17, 2012 ... Do bears come out on early-May? Without aurora, what else we can do in Fairbanks? I was also thinking drive Dalton Hwy to Arctic Circle sign, ...
  • Mar 17, 2012 ... Do bears come out on early-May? Without aurora, what else we can do in Fairbanks? I was also thinking drive Dalton Hwy to Arctic Circle sign, ...
  • Mar 25, 2024 ... Entering After Noon on Early May Weekday. We will be arriving to our campground at noon on Tuesday May 7th. We are staying about an hour out ...
  • Apr 24, 2023 ... Europe - Trip Plananing | 3 days Dolomities on early May - Hi guys, It is my first post here at Fodor's I need some help planning my 3-day ...
  • Apr 18, 2024 ... Swimming in Lake Leman on early May. hi all, I came to Geneva for a few days in November and it was very enjoyable. I even asked for ...
  • May 15, 2024 ... 6 likes, 0 comments - marinashimla on May 15, 2024: "Great Deals available on early May bookings. .It's the ideal time for you to book with ...
  • May 14, 2016 ... One thought on “Early May at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive”. mlibbe says: Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 7:55 PM. I'm glad you got out and enjoyed ...
  • May 6, 2020 ... 13 thoughts on “Early May 2020 status update: The aftermath of the accident.” Add yours. Andrea Jardine says: May 6, 2020 at 8:43 am. Hi Fran ...
  • May 6, 2017 ... 13 Comments on “Early May 2017 The Miramichi Spring Advances – Slowly”. Bill Horner May 7, 2017. Love to read your blog entries, Brad. Reply.

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