In/ at followed by places
Could you explain the difference in meaning?
In school vs. at school
In the office vs. at the office
In the bar vs. at the bar
In hospital vs. at hospital
Top answer
In BrE, both in/at school are used to convey that a person is still a student. Ex: Are your kids still in/at school ? In AmE, only in is normally used in this context.
- In BrE, both in/at school are used to convey that a person is still a student.
- Ex: Are your kids still in/at school ?
- In AmE, only in is normally used in this context.
- in the office/at the office - The difference between the two is best understood with a couple of examples.
- Bob: Is Peter home?
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In BrE, both in/at school are used to convey that a person is still a student.
Ex: Are your kids still in/at school ?
In AmE, only in is normally used in this context.
in the office/at the office - The difference between the two is best understood with a couple of examples.
Bob: Is Peter home?
Mary (Peter's wife): No, he's not. Didn't you hea
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