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on the weekend vs in the weekend

The correct phrase is 'on the weekend.' 'In the weekend' is not commonly used in English. 'On the weekend' is the standard preposition used to refer to activities or events happening during the weekend.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1386 views

on the weekend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the weekend' to refer to activities or events happening during the weekend.

Examples:

  • I usually go hiking on the weekend.
  • Let's meet for coffee on the weekend.
  • We have a party on the weekend.
  • What are you doing on the weekend?
  • She likes to relax on the weekend.
  • Over the weekend, on the weekend, at the weekend · Over the weekend. Over the weekend means the same thing as during the weekend. · On the weekend. The meaning of ...
  • Jul 22, 2012 ... Sorry to disturb you on the weekend. G. Sorry to disturb you at the weekends. H. Sorry to disturb you on the weekends. grammar ...
  • *Note that American English speakers usually say on the weekend. In or on? We use in with morning, afternoon, evening and night, but we use on when we talk ...
  • You might be wondering about insurance requirements, and how to even get insurance on the weekend. Do you need insurance before you buy a new vehicle?
  • May 31, 2023 ... at the weekend UK (US on the weekend). on Saturday or Sunday, or on both Saturday and Sunday: What did you do at the weekend?

in the weekend

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • Feb 5, 2024 ... 'In the weekend' is not correct. British English commonly uses 'at the weekend'. As someone who is more familiar with Australian English this is ...
  • Nov 24, 2017 ... Which is correct,"in the weekend" or "on the weekend"? Here in the UK we would always say “at the weekend”. We are aware that in America, ...
  • Nov 10, 2014 ... My whole life I have said and been around people who would say "...in the weekend". But in recent years, our media suddenly switched over to ...
  • Feb 19, 2006 ... On the weekend is OK, but not in the weekend. It is confusing, as you would say "in the week", and not on or at the week ! I hope this helps ...
  • Oct 21, 2015 ... The best options are "during" or "over". I will do my work over the weekend. I will do my work during the weekend. Neither "in the weekend" ...
  • Aug 26, 2022 ... I notice that the hours I assigned to a task are also spread out in the weekend. This gives a unclear view of the workload.
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... In the weekend I was very honored to officially be inducted into the National Academy of Medicine in the USA! I am also member of National ...
  • In the Weekend. When we are referring to events and actions that occurred during a weekend, we cannot use the preposition 'in.' Avoid using 'in the weekend ...
  • Aug 7, 2020 ... Google Ngram Viewer shows 'early/earlier' and 'late/later' in the weekend, and also 'take part/participate'/'included'/'involved' in the ...
  • Nothing welcomes in the weekend like hitting the links with the fellas ⛳ ‍ #heartoverheight.

Alternatives:

  • on the weekend
  • during the weekend
  • at the weekend
  • over the weekend
  • for the weekend

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