in or at the cinema?

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I'm just wondering if there is any difference in meaning in these two phrases:
to be in the cinema and to be at the cinema.
 
Paula7777 said:
I'm just wondering if there is any difference in meaning in these two phrases:
to be in the cinema and to be at the cinema.
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Not really, but you can use them to express a difference in meaning. For example,


  • I am in the cinema. <doing something>.
  • I am at the cinema. <at a location>
 
Soup said:
Not really, but you can use them to express a difference in meaning. For example,


  • I am in the cinema. <doing something>.
  • I am at the cinema. <at a location>
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If a friend asks you and whats to know your location, which one will be appropriate?

I am in the cinema.
I am at the cinema.
 
anupumh said:
If a friend asks you and whats to know your location, which one will be appropriate?

I am in the cinema.
I am at the cinema.
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Are you asking, "If a friend asks your location?" If so, then either in or at will work.
 
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