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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Difference between the two prepositions.

Sentence: On/at the border of xyz. (xyz can be any country or city's name)

Question: Both these articles, of and at, are used commonly in the sentence containing the words "border of". So are the usage of both correct? Does the usage of at or on make a difference in the meaning?

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One difference is that "at" is preferred when talking about a person being at a national border with the intention of crossing it.

— GPY

  • One difference is that "at" is preferred when talking about a person being at a national border with the intention of crossing it.
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One difference is that "at" is preferred when talking about a person being at a national border with the intention of crossing it.
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GPYOne difference is that "at" is preferred when talking about a person being at a national border with the intention of crossing it.
Many thanks for answering my question. I also somewhat think along those lines. Would feel more assured..if anyone further confirms it or add his/her understanding.
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Any native English would further like to add to it?
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Anonymous Both these articles, of and at, are used commonly in the sentence containing the words "border of". So are the usage of both correct? Does the usage of at or on make a difference in the meaning?
With no further context, they are synonymous.
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