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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

park, stand

he parked [on/by/at] the side of the road.

he is standing[on/by/at] the side of the road

Any difference between the three prepositions in these contexts?

Thanks!
  

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on - in contact with the surface of by - near at - located in the same place as In the contexts you've cited, on and at give the same meaning, for all practical purposes. by is slightly different. CJ

— CalifJim

  • on - in contact with the surface of by - near at - located in the same place as In the contexts you've cited, on and at give the same meaning, for all practical purposes.
  • by is slightly different.
  • CJ
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on - in contact with the surface of
by - near
at - located in the same place as

In the contexts you've cited, on and at give the same meaning, for all practical purposes. by is slightly different.

CJ
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Where do you picture the car to be with 'by the side of the road'?

I would think the car is on the road shoulder just as 'on' would be.
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Yes, I picture the car there, but not as easily. Just a personal preference, maybe.

CJ
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