well could tell me the differences between in/on/at
for example
in 1995,on 1995,at 1995
or im in cinema,im in at cinema,im in world,im on world i cant see any differences
for example
in 1995,on 1995,at 1995
or im in cinema,im in at cinema,im in world,im on world i cant see any differences
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When you are describing your location, such as the cinema, all three are correct, but have different meanings. If you say, "I'm in the cinema.", it is usually interpreted by others as "I am inside the cinema." If you say, "I'm at the cinema", it is usually interpreted by others as "I am outside the cinema" or "I am nearby the cinema." If you say, "I'm on the cinema.", it is usually interpreted by others as "I am standing on top of the cinema."
paco
"at" is more general than and can include "in".
I was at the theatre last night. (Even during intermission, when I had a smoke outside of the theatre, I was at the theatre, i.e., even while I was not in the theatre, I was at the theatre. While I was at the theatre, I saw a play.)
I was in the theatre last night. (I was physically inside the building. There may have been a play. There might not have been a play. I may have been looking at the theatre with the intent of buying it!)
CJ
Can you say "I live atthe United States"?
paco
I'll be back my country on May 5th.
which sentence is correct?
thanks
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