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 #2 (permalink) Thu Jan 10, 2008 13:13 pm "in summer" or "in the summer": which one is correct? |
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| Both can be used. There is little difference. |
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| #3 (permalink) Thu Jan 10, 2008 22:57 pm thank you |
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| i can use both right ? |
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| #4 (permalink) Fri Jan 11, 2008 2:51 am Maybe ...? |
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I would use "in the summer" in these sentences
1. In the summer time, I usually go camping with friends.
2. There are lots of flies in my house in the summer months.
And for "in summer" in these sentences
1. She doesn't wear jeans in summer.
2. I wound the rubber tree stem a lot in the summer.
If there would be other senses we use these words, please I would want to know |
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| #5 (permalink) Fri Jan 11, 2008 20:43 pm "in summer" or "in the summer": which one is correct? |
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Hi, vampire1987116
Your question strikes me as interesting, though no one has yet given a substantial answer.
Dear teachers, could you, please, cite a few examples, so we can catch on to the difference between "in summer" and "in the summer". |
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| #6 (permalink) Sat Jan 12, 2008 5:05 am thanks |
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| i think "in the summer“ and "in summer " are same thing , no big difference |
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| #7 (permalink) Sat Jan 12, 2008 11:24 am "in summer" or "in the summer": which one is correct? |
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| lost_soul wrote: |
| Dear teachers, could you, please, cite a few examples, so we can catch on to the difference between "in summer" and "in the summer". |
I don't think there is any difference in meaning between "in summer" and "in the summer". If there is, it's too small to be explained. You can use them interchangeably. |
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| #8 (permalink) Mon Jan 14, 2008 18:03 pm "in summer" or "in the summer": which one is correct? |
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Hi LS,
I missed your first post as I was away but I'd like to add a further comment. 'In summer' usually refers to a typical summer activity/occasion as in: In summer we enjoy the benefits a garden has to offer. 'In the summer' often refers to a particular summer and often after summer has finished as in: In the summer we decided to redecorate our house.
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| #9 (permalink) Mon Jan 14, 2008 18:31 pm "in summer" or "in the summer": which one is correct? |
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| Alan wrote: |
| 'In summer' usually refers to a typical summer activity/occasion as in: In summer we enjoy the benefits a garden has to offer. 'In the summer' often refers to a particular summer and often after summer has finished as in: In the summer we decided to redecorate our house. |
That's right, of course. However, "in the summer" can also be used for typical summer activities or occasions, just as "in summer" can. |
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