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28-Apr-2004, 14:39
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Hi Experts,
"in the corner of" is used when referring to a concept of closed space.
The chair is in the classroom.
"at the corner of" and "on the corner of" are used to indicate an open space, say street or park. But compare these sentences,
The tree is at the corner of the street.
The tree is on the corner of the street.
My assumption is that if the tree is planted right on the corner, we use "on". If it is round the corner, we use "at". How about this one, is there any difference?
I met him at the corner of the street.
I met him on the corner of the street.  sabrina |
28-Apr-2004, 19:33
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Hi Experts,
"in the corner of" is used when referring to a concept of closed space.
The chair is in the classroom.
"at the corner of" and "on the corner of" are used to indicate an open space, say street or park. But compare these sentences,
The tree is at the corner of the street.
The tree is on the corner of the street.
My assumption is that if the tree is planted right on the corner, we use "on". If it is round the corner, we use "at". How about this one, is there any difference?
I met him at the corner of the street.
I met him on the corner of the street. sabrina | These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner (position). But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position).  |
28-Apr-2004, 19:48
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner (position). But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position). | To understand your explanation, one should know the difference between "location" and " position". :wink:  |
28-Apr-2004, 19:51
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Originally Posted by henry Quote: |
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner (position). But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position). | To understand your explanation, one should know the difference between "location" and " position". :wink: | True enough. It is sad, but one must know English to learn English -- from me. :wink: |
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork True enough. It is sad, but one must know English to learn English -- from me. :wink: | Crazy.Really crazy! |
28-Apr-2004, 20:27
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork True enough. It is sad, but one must know English to learn English -- from me. :wink: | Crazy.Really crazy! |  |
29-Apr-2004, 03:07
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Originally Posted by henry Quote: |
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner (position). But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position). | To understand your explanation, one should know the difference between "location" and " position". :wink: | YES, Henry. I can't agree with you MORE.
I was thinking the differences between 'location' and 'position', and I used my language to imagine.
"position" is more specifically designated than "location."
The space/area that a "location" covers might wider or broader than a "position".
Is that right?
Thank you in advcane to make my day.
:D :D :D :D sabrina |
29-Apr-2004, 14:12
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Quote: |
Originally Posted by henry Quote: |
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner (position). But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position). | To understand your explanation, one should know the difference between "location" and " position". :wink: | YES, Henry. I can't agree with you MORE.
I was thinking the differences between 'location' and 'position', and I used my language to imagine.
"position" is more specifically designated than "location."
The space/area that a "location" covers might wider or broader than a "position".
Is that right?
Thank you in advcane to make my day.
:D :D :D :D sabrina | Yes, that's pretty good. :wink: |
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Yes, that's pretty good. :wink: | Danke sehr. Mike. |
29-Apr-2004, 14:29
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork These uses of "at" and "in" are a bit tricky. Either could be used for the tree or the meeting.
"At" tends to refer to a location; "on" tends to refer to a position. If the position is in the location, we can use either. "At the corner" and "on the corner" are sometimes/often interchangeable. We usually stand "on" the corner, not "at" the corner(position).But we meet "at the corner" (location) or "on the corner" (position). |
Mike, there is a mistake.
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