Arwa
What's the difference? She works as a volunteer IN the library and She works as a volunteer AT the library? Thanks in advance.
4 de mar de 2015 16:15
Respostas · 10
6
They have the same meaning, except for that the first makes it very clear that she is inside the library building. If she is 'at' the library, she might (possibly) be handing out leaflets on the pavement outside, or serving drinks at the library's outdoor cafe. The word 'in' always means that you are within an enclosed space of some kind. But, in effect, the two sentences mean the same.
4 de março de 2015
5
You can say either and they mean the same thing.
4 de março de 2015
4
I agree with Saquib. To my ears, though, the version with "at" sounds more like she is employed directly by the library, but "in" - just working inside a building.
4 de março de 2015
Yes ;)
12 de abril de 2015
In the library - I see her surrounded by books. At the library - I see the outside walls and I know it's where she works. They mean the same. "At" has the feeling of having to go. "In" has the feeling of the time the person is there. Missed me? :D
11 de abril de 2015
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