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English translation: Next Wednesday: nothing. Supper time: at

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11:32 Dec 27, 2011

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English term or phrase: "At", "in", "on" or nothing?!

Which of the following (at, in, on) should I use before "next Wednesday" and "supper time"?

meoww

English translation:Next Wednesday: nothing. Supper time: at

Explanation:
"Next Wednesday definitely requires nothing. Without "next" though, "on" would be appropriate. "See you on Wednesday". ("See you Wednesday" would be understood though. "See you at supper time" is best, though "see you supper time" might be used colloquially. "In" cannot be used in either case.

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Jack Doughty
Local time: 02:05

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Summary of answers provided

4 +2

[nothing] next Wednesday; at suppertime

Liz Broomfield

4 +1

Next Wednesday: nothing. Supper time: at

Jack Doughty

4 +1

nothing and "at", respectively

Paul Lambert

Discussion entries: 1

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2 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

"at", "in", "on" or nothing?! [nothing] next Wednesday; at suppertime

Explanation:
Depends on the sentence for the Wednesday one but generally nothing:

Next Wednesday I'm going to the mall
I'll see him next Wednesday.

At suppertime

She came round at suppertime
At suppertime we have a simple meal

Liz Broomfield
United Kingdom
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 28

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

"at", "in", "on" or nothing?! nothing and "at", respectively

Explanation:
There may be exceptions in certain contexts, but typically "next Wednesday" stands alone, while "at supper time" would be standard. I cannot imagine a context where "in supper time" or "on supper time" would be said.

Paul Lambert
Sweden
Local time: 03:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

7 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

"at", "in", "on" or nothing?!

Next Wednesday: nothing. Supper time: at

Jack Doughty
Local time: 02:05
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 198

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