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Mmonn Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Playing on/at the computer

Hello,

can you please help me with this sentence:

He likes playing "on" or "at" the computer.

Thanks a lot.
  

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Hi Mmonn, 'On' is much more common. I wouldn't say 'at' is wrong. My quick thought is that 'on' stresses use, 'at' stresses location.

— Clive

  • Hi Mmonn, 'On' is much more common.
  • I wouldn't say 'at' is wrong.
  • My quick thought is that 'on' stresses use, 'at' stresses location.
  • Clive
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Hi Mmonn,
'On' is much more common. I wouldn't say 'at' is wrong.
My quick thought is that 'on' stresses use, 'at' stresses location.
Clive
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