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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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In the corner or on the corner
Hi!
Should I use ON or IN here? Google gives more hits for ON.
I saw a large bank on the corner.
Thank you!
Should I use ON or IN here? Google gives more hits for ON.
I saw a large bank on the corner.
Thank you!
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Hello, I believe that "on the corner" is very similar to "at the corner"; both these phrases indicate a location close to the corner of something: The pizzeria on the corner opens at five. You can see a stain on the corner of the rug. A crack at the corner of one's mouth.
- Hello, I believe that "on the corner" is very similar to "at the corner"; both these phrases indicate a location close to the corner of something: The pizzeria on the corner opens at five.
- You can see a stain on the corner of the rug.
- A crack at the corner of one's mouth.
- ) or "inside" it: A wardrobe stands in the corner of the room.
- There was something glittering in the corner of the cave.
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Hello,
I believe that "on the corner" is very similar to "at the corner"; both
these phrases indicate a location close to the corner of something:
I believe that "on the corner" is very similar to "at the corner"; both
these phrases indicate a location close to the corner of something:
- The pizzeria on the corner opens at five.
- You can see a stain on the corner of the rug.
- A crack at the corner of one's mouth. [One has probably tried to eat a lightbulb.]
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