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At vs By
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hheyitsme
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At vs By
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Hi folks,
I have a question concerning the meaning or the difference in meaning of these two;
- in the beginning/end of the month
- by the beginning/end of the month
If the first one refers to the first part of something, then what does "by" refer to?
Thank you in advance,
S
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9 May 2013
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florimago
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Hi, as far as I know, "in the end of the month" isn�t right . It should be "at the end of a month, year ... "
At the beginning /end of something
In the end means "finally".
Flori |
9 May 2013
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yanogator
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Flori is right. It should be "at the beginning/end...", and talks about when something happened or will happen. I am going to move at the end of the month. "By" is used for deadlines, or for when something will have happened. I will give you that report by the end of the month. (This means that it could happen sooner, but won �t happen any later than the end of the month) You must pay your rent by the fifth of each month. (on or before the fifth). Bruce |
9 May 2013
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