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HiPlease help me with this.He had been upon the bus for an hour then,Is it on or in? Some times I see and some times I come across on.

Alexandermrise · Accepted Answer

I think it should be:

'He has been onboard the bus for an hour.'

Feel free to correct me, anyone.

Mister Micawber · Answer

This is the most common: He had been on the bus for an hour by then.

'Aboard' is fine, too, but 'upon' is not.

Vsuresh · Answer

Thank you Sir
Please tell me how in is seen in this context.

Mister Micawber · Answer

'In' only in contradistinction to 'outside': He has been in the bus for an hour now and refuses to come out. We'll have to call the police.

Vsuresh · Answer

Thank you very much,Sir. Your explanation and example is very helpful.

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