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Magic79 Posted 19 years ago
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in the library or at the library

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01. He is in the library. 01font 00Used when you want to mean that he's really inside the library, say that he's sitting and reading there.

— Marius Hancu

  • 01.
  • He is in the library.
  • 01font 00Used when you want to mean that he's really inside the library, say that he's sitting and reading there.
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  • He is at the library.
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01. He is in the library. 01font00Used when you want to mean that he's really inside the library, say that he's sitting and reading there. 02font02br
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002. He is at the library. 01font00He is in or just outside the library. You're using this when you want to position the person within the city, the a
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0If I know that the person is currently inside the library but I am far away from the library (let's say a few miles away), should I use 'in' or 'at'? 02br
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00I'll prefer to use 'in' just to be precise. Is this a good choice?0-
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0 As long as the person is inside the library, then 'in' will always be ok, where you are is irrelevant. 0-
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0Very well Marius and Nona!! Thanks for your clarity!02br
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00How about this analysis...see if it makes sense please:02br
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00If the library is a separate building, we can use AT or IN as Nona and Marius explained depending on our purpose - general location or exact location being inside, for example, not outside. 02br
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00Howe
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0Another question:02br
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01font01font00in02font00 prison vs. 01font00at 02font00prison ?02font02br
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01font01font00in02font00 the hospital vs. 01font
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