spend time on vs spend time in

Both 'spend time on' and 'spend time in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Spend time on' is used when referring to activities or tasks, while 'spend time in' is used when referring to a location or a state of being.

Last updated: April 04, 2024

spend time on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to activities or tasks.

This phrase is used when talking about dedicating time to specific activities or tasks. For example, 'I like to spend time on my hobbies.'

Examples:

She spends a lot of time on her studies.
He spends time on his computer every evening.
They spend time on improving their skills.
I spend time on cooking during the weekends.
We should spend more time on exercise.

Alternatives:

devote time to
invest time in
allocate time for
dedicate time to
focus time on

spend time in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a location or a state of being.

This phrase is used when talking about being in a particular place or state for a period of time. For example, 'I spent time in Paris last summer.'

Examples:

She spent time in the library studying for her exams.
He spent time in the park enjoying the sunshine.
They spent time in the mountains hiking.
I want to spend time in nature to relax.
We spent time in quarantine after traveling.

Alternatives:

stay in
dwell in
reside in
be in
remain in

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