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Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Benyinka(m): 9:28pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
Ever been in a situation where both ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ seemed correct but you knew only one of them was appropriate? Or you knew which of them to use but couldn’t say why? Well, we’ve all been there at some point. For the record, ‘night’ in this context is the dark part of every 24-hour period. Now, this is the simple answer we’ve tried to figure out: In the night We use ‘in the night’ when we refer to a particular point during the night—a short time, not throughout the night. Examples: 1. He called me three times in the night just to make sure I was fine. 2. He let out a terrifying scream in the night. 3. We didn’t know what to do, so we decided to tell him in the night. 4. I watched two episodes of Strike Back in the night. At night This is the expression we use when we talk about something that happens all of the night, not for a short time. Examples: 1. He slept during the day and guarded the castle at night. 2. Can the sun replace the moon at night? 3. I usually study at night when my exams are only two days away. 4. How difficult is it to sleep at night? To recap, ‘in the night’ means ‘only for a short time during the night’, while ‘at night’ means ‘throughout the night’. 307 Likes 38 Shares |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Nobody: 9:31pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
nice one 5 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by yarimo(m): 11:33pm On Jan 22, 2017 |
Op well done, may God bless you for this useful educative thread in the night 31 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Ademat7(m): 1:30am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Imyourex(m): 2:51am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Just passing 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by sleeknick: 5:02am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by refiner(f): 6:22am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Beautiful piece...learnt something new... 7 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Oluwasaeon(m): 7:36am On Jan 23, 2017 |
God bless you 4 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by constance500: 8:00am On Jan 23, 2017 |
nice article 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by DuBLINGreenb(m): 9:24am On Jan 23, 2017 |
so people did not know this?!? 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Error111: 9:25am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Phi001(m): 9:25am On Jan 23, 2017 |
What about in Ikeja and At Ikeja? 14 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Wiseandtrue(f): 9:25am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Educative DuBLINGreenb: Most schools don't teach these things anymore. Its now more of international exams. 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Lasskeey: 9:26am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Fairgodwin(m): 9:26am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Okay. Now I've learnt something new, again! Thank you OP. 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by iamsparrow(m): 9:27am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Educative Op 17 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by addizzle(f): 9:27am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Nice one...learnt something new....I ate at nyt....ate u?? 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Abbeyme: 9:28am On Jan 23, 2017 |
ok |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Tastemoney(m): 9:30am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Phi001: "In Ikeja" is the correct phrase 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by sKeetz(m): 9:30am On Jan 23, 2017 |
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by danigbo(m): 9:30am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Has this being helpful to me. ? ....YES ! 5 Likes
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Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by hopara1(m): 9:31am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Nice piece 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Nobody: 9:31am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Thanks. 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by deepwater(f): 9:31am On Jan 23, 2017 |
What about "FOR NIGHT" Example: The babe come my house for might 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Freestainworld(m): 9:34am On Jan 23, 2017 |
we don hear, the most important thing be say night dey for there. 3 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Pavore9: 9:34am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Educative. 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Phi001(m): 9:34am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Tastemoney:Wait... Lemme rephrase my question. What's the answer to 'Where are you (at)?' (A) I'm in Ikeja (B) I'm at Ikeja 1 Like |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Stranger101: 9:35am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Nice thread," this is why i joined Nairalandl" Enough of tonto dike, mmm, linda and laura ikeji, snake threads and many other useless threads and grace the front page #bringbackournairaland 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Afam4eva(m): 9:35am On Jan 23, 2017 |
is "On the night" correct? |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Nobody: 9:39am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Thanks a lot for this OP. English and maths used to be two of my favourite subjects as a student. Whereas i practised maths regularly to maintain an A+, i hardly pick any book to study English in preparing for any Exam yet it often tops my scores among other subjects. These days, many years since graduation, the story has changed so drastically as both my spoken and written English has nosedived!. Today spelling mistakes no be here. 2 Likes |
Re: Difference Between ‘in the night’ and ‘at night’ by Nobody: 9:39am On Jan 23, 2017 |
Are u d new English teacher? Yes I are 4 Likes |
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