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Maria D Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

AT the house vs IN the house

Hello!

Could you help me, please?

What is the difference between "AT the house" and "IN the house"?

For example, what is the difference between the following sentences:

They were at a party at his country house.

In summer we spend long weeks in our country house.

Thank you!

  

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Maria D What is the difference between "AT the house" and "IN the house"? "at" focuses on geographical location, while "in" focuses on being inside the building. Maria D In summer we spend long weeks in our country house.

  • Maria D What is the difference between "AT the house" and "IN the house"?
  • "at" focuses on geographical location, while "in" focuses on being inside the building.
  • Maria D In summer we spend long weeks in our country house.
  • This one would more likely be "at", since probably you do not spend all the time inside the building.
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Maria DWhat is the difference between "AT the house" and "IN the house"?

"at" focuses on geographical location, while "in" focuses on being inside the building.

Maria DIn summer we spend long weeks in our country house.

This one would more likely be "at", since probably you do not spend all the time inside the bui

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