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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

in/at the library

Can someone explain me the difference between in the library and at the library?

If context is needed: Lost in the library/at the library

I don't know if there is a difference if I say I am lost in the library or at the library or the book was lost at the library/in the library.

Thanks.
  

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While I was at the library, I forgot what book I wanted to borrow. ~~ The Library of Congress is so large, it is very easy to get lost in it. In the US we use in the hospital [ sick and in bed ] vs.

— Philip

  • While I was at the library, I forgot what book I wanted to borrow.
  • ~~ The Library of Congress is so large, it is very easy to get lost in it.
  • In the US we use in the hospital [ sick and in bed ] vs.
  • at the hospital [ visiting, or some other business ].
  • The same with in jail and at the jail.
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While I was at the library, I forgot what book I wanted to borrow. ~~ The Library of Congress is so large, it is very easy to get lost in it. In the US we use in the hospital [ sick and in bed ] vs. at the hospital [ visiting, or some other business ]. The same with in jail and at the jail. At home ~ in the house. The temperature in
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