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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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Which is correct?

Hi,

"I am in the balcony" .

Or

"I am on the balcony".

Please give the justification too.

Thanks.
  

Top answer

Where balcony refers to a section of seating in a theatre, one is in the balcony. Where balcony refers to an architectural structure appended to an upper floor living area, one is on the balcony. We thoroughly enjoyed the play, even though we were in the balcony.

— CalifJim

  • Where balcony refers to a section of seating in a theatre, one is in the balcony.
  • Where balcony refers to an architectural structure appended to an upper floor living area, one is on the balcony.
  • We thoroughly enjoyed the play, even though we were in the balcony.
  • Your new apartment is beautiful.
  • I notice you've put all your plants on the balcony.
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Where balcony refers to a section of seating in a theatre, one is in the balcony.
Where balcony refers to an architectural structure appended to an upper floor living area, one is on the balcony.

We thoroughly enjoyed the play, even though we were in the balcony.
Your new apartment is beautiful. I notice you've put all your plants on the balcony.
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