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in april

prep. phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

prep. phr.. You use this to say something happens during the month of April.

prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating that an event or state occurs within the temporal boundaries of the month of April.


SIMPLE

My birthday is in April.

CONTEXTUAL

The cherry blossoms are beautiful in April, attracting tourists from all over the world.

COMPLEX

The company's fiscal year concludes in April, requiring all departments to submit their final expenditure reports before the month's end.

Usage

Use 'in' for months and years, but use 'on' for specific dates like 'on April 5th'.

Teaching tip

Contrast the prepositions of time: 'in' for longer periods (months, years), 'on' for days and dates, and 'at' for specific times of day.

Pitfall

My birthday is on April.My birthday is in April.Use 'in' for a month by itself; use 'on' only when you mention a specific day or date.

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