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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 • 7479 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 25, 2005 ... 'in August' or 'on August' ; marinesea · Bangkok, Thailand. Ukraine ; modgirl · USA English ; tropic · London. Spain, Spanish/English ; juliebebz.
  • Aug 15, 2024 ... Photo shared by Emilia Torello on August 16, 2024 tagging @paulteal.
  • 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 ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... 3M likes, 10K comments - vancityreynolds on August 18, 2024: "On August 14th, 2022, @thehughjackman stopped his car to call me.
  • 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 8, 2024 ... 3M likes, 3934 comments - sabrinacarpenter on August 8, 2024: "I'm a very grateful girl and counting down the days (15 to be exact) until ...
  • Aug 8, 2014 ... "On August 8th, Phineas Smith died, and I can imagine every detail of that night."
  • 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 ...
  • Jun 19, 2024 ... Dbd doesnt have anythubg listed for August 6th, but fortnite has a major update on August 6th. Lmso this aged awfully.

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.
  • Aug 25, 2005 ... I think the correct preposition is "in August", when u aren't talking about a specific date. J ...
  • Instagram · Facebook · Pinterest · Spotify · Twitter. © 2024 In August Company. Shop · Collections · Journal · About · Events · Visit · Cart 0 · Login ...
  • Feb 23, 2022 ... I'd prefer January personally. But I assume they do August because if you start in August a lot of stuff can be harvested there and after.
  • 35K Followers, 1694 Following, 2077 Posts - In August Company (@inaugustcompany) on Instagram: "Our products came out of passion and love for objects around ...
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... ... in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The July monthly change in ...
  • Nov 1, 2005 ... The Light in August Wilson: A Career, a Century, a Lifetime. An African spiritual strength born of adversity undergirds his masterful 10-play circle.
  • Nov 17, 2015 ... Thanksgiving begins in August, when my mother plugs in her full-size freezer in the garage and starts preparations for the course she puts out as guests arrive.
  • 5 days ago ... Hi I have paid for extra storage in august, but I have not gained access to it, and my account still sais its a basic account. /Jenny.
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... If I don't prune my tomato plants now, in August, they will be full of lush green growth and SCADS of immature tomatoes. How to Prune Tomatoes.
  • Mar 20, 2018 ... We have taken three Alaska cruises in August. Two were round trip from Seattle and both were very calm during the entire cruise. I hope this ...

Alternatives:

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

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