submit it by Sunday vs submit it before Sunday

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Submit it by Sunday' means the deadline is Sunday, and the submission can be made anytime before that day. On the other hand, 'Submit it before Sunday' implies that the submission must be made prior to Sunday. The choice between the two depends on the specific deadline requirement.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 6848 views

submit it by Sunday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the deadline for submission is Sunday, and the task can be completed at any time before that day.

Examples:

Please submit your report by Sunday evening.
Make sure to submit your application by Sunday.
The assignment must be submitted by Sunday at the latest.

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But I'm sure I'll think of something by Sunday week.
Get me a new receiver by Sunday.
They'll be running again by Sunday.
Half a million, up front... by Sunday.
I'll try to make it out by Sunday afternoon.
Lady Persephone will be off your hands by Sunday.
I should be able to be there by Sunday.
Tell him we need to know by Sunday.
We'll make you a partner if you can deliver by Sunday.
This documentation is the result of manipulation by Sunday Times reporters, who entered Parliament under a false identity and with the intention of committing fraud.
By Sunday, the entire NATO submarine fleet will be here on their manoeuvres, and completely vulnerable.
They'll kill her unless I complete the Polaris Mine by Sunday.
We need to let Benny know by Sunday, Mama.
As soon as the earthquake occurred the Commission humanitarian aid office, ECHO, directed a field expert stationed in Honduras to go directly to the scene and he was there by Sunday.
You get 'em out of here by Sunday or they're going in the garbage.
Yes. By Sunday I will be able to arm it with a nuclear warhead.
And if I find a minute, I can come by Sunday morning or Monday afternoon.
And by Sunday, both the Today Show and Good Morning America had called.
The only company that can get me a tent to hold 100 people by Sunday said all of their tents are white canvas.
You better, because if Toes isn't wearing a Hawks uniform by Sunday, you're out.

Alternatives:

Submit it before Sunday
Submit it no later than Sunday
Submit it prior to Sunday
Submit it by the end of Sunday
Submit it on or before Sunday

submit it before Sunday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that the submission must be made prior to Sunday, indicating an earlier deadline than 'by Sunday.'

Examples:

Please submit your assignment before Sunday.
Make sure to submit your application before Sunday evening.
The report must be submitted before Sunday's deadline.

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Well, hope he can see his way clear to doing it before Sunday.
That's why Saturday night comes before Sunday.
I won't have time before Sunday.
I want to read through the lessons before Sunday.
You can't die before Sunday because we're going to the Billy Joel concert.
You'd seen this before Sunday.
Maybe you can dig it up before Sunday, from one of your children or somewhere.
I couldn't help but hear the phone ring, every Sunday at eight, just before Sunday half-hour.
Wouldn't want you to try and sneak a peek before Sunday.
I never laid eyes on him before Sunday.
So Saturday comes before Sunday and looking at Saturday's college match-ups is the last but certainly not least member of the sports advisors.
Write it down and submit it to the court.
BNFL submits its legal status as an underlying document.
The issuing Member State may be represented or submit its observations before the court.
SIDE was accordingly asked to submit its comments.
On 22 October 2003 and 27 February 2004 Italy was invited to submit its own comments formally.
You will prepare an itinerary and submit it to me.
It shall submit its report to the competent Member State and the Commission.
The CSD concerned shall submit its application for authorisation within six months.
The Commission shall examine this request and submit its conclusions to the Council without delay.

Alternatives:

Submit it by Sunday
Submit it no later than Sunday
Submit it prior to Sunday
Submit it by the end of Sunday
Submit it on or before Sunday

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submit it by Sunday vs submit it before Sunday