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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
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She is AT the library or She is IN the library

Is it "She is AT the library" or "She is IN the library"?

If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

Also, is "She is INSIDE the library" commonly used?

Thank you

  

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If both are possible, do they mean the same thing? Both are possible. "at" sounds like she is going to be there studying or reading for some time.

— CalifJim

  • If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?
  • Both are possible.
  • "at" sounds like she is going to be there studying or reading for some time.
  • She might even be reading seated on the stairs outside the library.
  • "in" sounds like she is just inside, maybe to meet a friend to go to lunch or to deliver a package or to pick up a book and leave right away.
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teal limeIs it "She is AT the library" or "She is IN the library"?If both are possible, do they mean the same thing?

Both are possible.

"at" sounds like she is going to be there studying or reading for some time. She might even be reading seated on the stairs outside the library.

"in" sounds like she is just inside, maybe to meet a friend to

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