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    what is the corret perposition for streer?thank u

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    In AmE, it is on: I live on Elm Street.
    In BrE, it is in: I live in Elm Street.
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    I think you can use at as well


    As in


    he lived at 47 Fox Street

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    Yes; you can use "in"/"on" in relation to the street, and "at" in relation to the house number:

    1. Where does he live? He lives in Fore Street.
    2. Where does he live? He lives at no. 22, Fore Street.

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