in Summer or in the Summer
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It depends on the context. Please give some examples.
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Ok, now I see that both ways are possible, so let me change the question.
When should I say "in the summer" and when should I say "in summer"?
Can I have examples please?
Thanks.
When should I say "in the summer" and when should I say "in summer"?
Can I have examples please?
Thanks.
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In summer we go to the seaside.
But
In the summer of 1973 I studied at Coimbra.
When seasons are used as metaphors, there is nearly always a 'the': In the autumn of his career he spent too long online.
Why don't you follow riquecohen's suggestion now and try some examples of your own?
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In the summer of 1973 I studied at Coimbra.
When seasons are used as metaphors, there is nearly always a 'the': In the autumn of his career he spent too long online.
Why don't you follow riquecohen's suggestion now and try some examples of your own?
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