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in February vs on February

in February. "On February" is used to indicate a specific date. For instance you'd say "On February 15th "In February" would be used when you are indicating something would happen in the month.

Last updated: July 18, 2023 • 280449 views

in February

This phrase is correct.

"In February" is a prepositional phrase that tells us the month when something happens. It usually comes before or after the main part of a sentence.

Some examples from our editors:

  • We moved to our new house in February.
  • In February, we always go skiing at a resort near Elk Lake.
  • Her new novel is set to be released in February.
  • I can\'t take a trip in February, because that\'s when I have my midterm exams.
  • They're launching their new business in February.
  • The annual conference always takes place in February.
  • Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in February 2008.
  • Joined the reserve forces in February 2012.
  • The Council debated this issue in February.
  • Thunder in February was regarded as a sign.
  • Andrew collected sixteen more stickers in February than in January.
  • A fact-finding and study mission to Mauritania took place in February.
  • China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines merged in February 2009.
  • We ascertained in February that this had not happened.
  • The Commission submitted its defence in February 2004.
  • The Commission submitted its rejoinder in February 2005.
  • He remained loyal to postcards until retiring in February 2015.
  • Her story starts in February 2008.
  • This plan was amended in February 2006.
  • And the expedition started in February last year.
  • All panoramas taken in February 2003.
  • You remain subordinate to those promoted in February.
  • You had a raise in February.
  • The deal is approved in February.
  • The production of thermal phosphoric acid was discontinued in February 2001.
  • Long overdue, the Agency was finally created in February 2007.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • During the month of February
  • In the month of February
  • Throughout February
  • For the duration of February
  • During the course of February
  • Over the span of February

on February

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

"On February" is not correct unless you include a specific date after the word "February". For example, "Valentine\'s Day is on February" is incorrect. However, "Valentine\'s Day is on February 14th" is correct.
  • 6 Feb 2009 ... On February 14th , Valentine died, He left many letters to his friends and he wrote to Jailer's daughter a note signed "Your Valentine".
  • Famous People Born on February 18. Women of The Beatles - Yoko Ono (TV-PG; 1:11) Elliot Mintz discusses the relationship of Yoko Ono and John Lennon.
  • Famous People Who Died on February 8. Anna Nicole Smith - A Rising Star (TV- 14; 2:22) Anna Nicole Smith rose to fame as a model for Playboy magazine and ...
  • Larry David to Host 'SNL' on February 6th. By Megh Wright January 25, 2016. larry_david_bernie Larry David is headed to SNL. Over the weekend, NBC ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • In February
  • During the month of February
  • Throughout February
  • For the month of February
  • In the month of February
  • Throughout the course of February

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