Dear Sir
which sentence is correct
The Cuckoo sing in winter
Cuckoo sing in the winter
Sincerely Yours
Mahbub
use of the before winter
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Re: use of the before winter
Actually, both versions are possible (i.e. with or without article) when, as here, reference is to the season in general.
When, however reference is to a season in a specific year, 'the' is obligatory.
Thus, compare
The cuckoo sings in (the) winter.
This year I took my paid leave in the summer, but next year I'm going to take it in the winter.
When, however reference is to a season in a specific year, 'the' is obligatory.
Thus, compare
The cuckoo sings in (the) winter.
This year I took my paid leave in the summer, but next year I'm going to take it in the winter.