"this time of THE year" or "this time of year"?

shauns · Post by **shauns** » Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:33 am

Hello,

I've heard people say, "...this time of the year..." and "...this time of year..."

Are they both correct? If so, how can "the" be optional?

Thank you.

Alan · Post by **Alan** » Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:06 am

Both possible with no difference in meaning.

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"this time of THE year" or "this time of year"?

"this time of THE year" or "this time of year"?

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