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Anonymous Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"at a major commercial area" vs. "In a major commercial area"

Hi guys!

I'm really puzzled about this.. which is correct... or more appropriate to use "AT A" major commercial area or "IN A" major commercial area"?... just like AT/IN the heart of a business district, and other related matters about the use of in and at

Thanks

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At considers the location as a point in space, where in considers the 2- or 3-dimensionality of the location. Often, either will serve. In your examples, both area and district suggest locations that have extent, and so would probably take in in most contexts.

— Mister Micawber

  • At considers the location as a point in space, where in considers the 2- or 3-dimensionality of the location.
  • Often, either will serve.
  • In your examples, both area and district suggest locations that have extent, and so would probably take in in most contexts.
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At considers the location as a point in space, where in considers the 2- or 3-dimensionality of the location. Often, either will serve. In your examples, both area and district suggest locations that have extent, and so would probably take in in most contexts.
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