word choice - "At day five", "on day five", or something else ...
May 16, 2012 · "On" works better here. It implies that he died at some point on the 5th day of the treatment. I would use "at" to reference a very specific point in time (rather than a relatively longer period of time, such as a day), for example: "He died on the 5th day of the treatment at 3:02 PM".
single word requests - Precise names for parts of a day - English ...
There is no confusion when using the words 12 noon (or mid-day) and 12 midnight, although the use of 12 midnight can raise the question of 'which day?'. To avoid confusion in, for example, an insurance certificate, it is always better to use the 24-hour clock, when 12:00 is 12 noon and, for example, 24:00 Sunday or 00:00 Monday both mean 12 ...
grammar - In 2-3 days vs Within 2-3 days - English Language
Aug 6, 2014 · Your example is correct. In 100-200 days means that it will happen no sooner than 100 days from now and no later than 200 days. Within 100-200 days means it could happen any time between now and 200 days, but most likely fall between the 100th and 200th day. Within. within (wɪˈðɪn) prep. in; inside; enclosed or encased by
Does the term "within 7 days" mean include the 7th day?
But people often take today to be the first day of the count, so if on Monday someone says "within 3 days" they are thinking day 1=today, Monday; day 2=Tuesday, day 3=Wednesday. There's also the perennial question of whether the last day ends on the multiple of 24 hours from the time when the deadline was given, if it means midnight of that day ...
Meaning of "by" when used with dates - inclusive or exclusive
Aug 28, 2014 · Due at or before 11:59:59 PM on that date - that is, before the specified day ends. Due at or before 11:59:59 PM on the previous date - that is, before the specified day begins. Due at or before a specific time on the date, such as the …
prepositions - Does "until [date]" mean "before that date"?
Aug 16, 2011 · As no time was supplied, it might be compromised to be high noon August 18, 2011. I guarentee you though, it definitely means before the end of the business day August 18, 2011, whatever hour that may be, and more than likely does not mean until midnight the following day unless they have 24 hour receiving.
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · @WS2 In speech, very nearly always. In writing, much less so. I think what may be going on is that one just assumes that “June 1” is pronounced “June First”, or “4 July” as “the Fourth of July”.
meaning - How should "midnight on..." be interpreted? - English ...
Dec 9, 2010 · Should not be confusing to anyone. Plus, since the only confusion could possibly be that it was due a day earlier, there can be no misunderstanding excuse for not getting the paper in on time. ;-) The entire convention is based on the typical human schedule of being awake during the day and asleep during the night. Even the 'wee hours' can be ...
prepositions - Does "up to [date]" include the end date? What …
The quiz covers all the material up to the week of the quiz Sept.30 - Oct.6. Does this mean that September 29 is the last date, or that the week Sept.30 - Oct.6 is included in this span?
grammar - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Oct 30, 2020 · "on the 5th of November" is practically just removing the word day from the reference. As in "on the 5th (day) of November." It is used everywhere and even though it could be understood a few different ways it is the most correct. "on the 5th November" seems to me to more be dependent on the month and if not year.