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on August vs in august

Both 'on August' and 'in August' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On August' is used to refer to a specific date in August, while 'in August' is used to refer to the entire month of August.

Last updated: February 16, 2024 • 7372 views

on August

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific date in August.

Use 'on August' to refer to a specific date in August. For example, 'I will be traveling on August 15th.'

Examples:

  • The concert is scheduled for on August 10th.
  • She was born on August 27th.
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... 3M likes, 10K comments - vancityreynolds on August 18, 2024: "On August 14th, 2022, @thehughjackman stopped his car to call me.
  • Aug 25, 2005 ... 'in August' or 'on August' ; marinesea · Bangkok, Thailand. Ukraine ; modgirl · USA English ; tropic · London. Spain, Spanish/English ; juliebebz.
  • Aug 19, 2024 ... 2M likes, 8378 comments - justinbieber on August 19, 2024: "Happy bday @harv love u broski . Watching u continue to grow and evolve over the ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... On August 14th, 2022, @thehughjackman stopped his car to call me. He'd been having a crappy week… he'd had the flu, two flat tires and some ...
  • Sep 6, 2019 ... ON AUGUST EIGHTEENTH AT TEN THIRTY PM, ANNIE OTSUKA WATCHED HER FIRST JAPANESE ANIMATED FILM. by Elaine Hsieh Chou. The film was Perfect Blue ...
  • Aug 13, 2024 ... ... on August 9, 2024. Find your Municipal Clerk's Contact Information here. August 13, 2024 from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m - Register to Vote at Your ...
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... r/wisconsin - Can someone explain these referendums on August 13th? Upvote
  • Aug 30, 2013 ... ... on August 21, 2013. We further assess that the regime used a nerve agent in the attack. These all-source assessments are based on human ...
  • Jul 11, 2024 ... Microsoft's New Outlook for Windows App to Hit General Availability on August 1 ... on August. petri.com. Open. Upvote 10. Downvote 26 Go to ...
  • I noticed an ominous message above my editor box today, "On August 15, your editing experience for card descriptions and comments will be updated."

Alternatives:

  • on the date in August
  • on the specific day in August
  • on the particular date in August
  • on the specific date of August

in august

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the entire month of August.

Use 'in August' to refer to the entire month of August. For example, 'I will be on vacation in August.'

Examples:

  • The weather is usually hot in August.
  • She will be starting school in August.

Alternatives:

  • during August
  • in the month of August
  • throughout August
  • in the period of August

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