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on sunday afternoon vs in Sunday afternoon

The correct phrase is 'on Sunday afternoon.' 'On' is the preposition commonly used to indicate a specific day of the week. 'In' is used for more general time frames.

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on sunday afternoon

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on Sunday afternoon' to specify a particular time on a Sunday.

Examples:

  • We are going for a picnic on Sunday afternoon.
  • The concert is scheduled for on Sunday afternoon.
  • On Sunday afternoon, we usually go for a walk in the park.
  • Archie was murdered on Sunday afternoon.
  • And on Sunday afternoon, I'll be staging a very important event.
  • No-one was seen in or out on Sunday afternoon?
  • Why not come for tea with us, on Sunday afternoon?
  • They're not his top choices, but still, they are warm bodies coming to celebrate his birthday on Sunday afternoon, right?
  • Archie was murdered on Sunday afternoon.
  • It's four o'clock on Sunday afternoon.
  • It's 4:00 on Sunday afternoon.

Alternatives:

  • on Monday morning
  • on Friday evening
  • on Saturday night
  • on Wednesday afternoon
  • on Thursday morning

in Sunday afternoon

This phrase is not correct in English. 'In' is not used to specify a particular day of the week.

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