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at the ground floor vs on the ground floor

"At the ground floor" and "on the ground floor" are correct English phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "On the ground floor" is the more common and appropriate phrase when referring to a specific level in a building. On the other hand, "at the ground floor" can be used more generally to describe being in the vicinity or area of the ground floor.
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Last updated: August 24, 2024

at the ground floor

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than "on the ground floor." It can be used in a more general sense to describe being in the vicinity or area of the ground floor.

This phrase can be used to indicate a general location near the ground floor of a building without specifying a specific level.

Examples:

  • The meeting is at the ground floor cafe.
  • The shops at the ground floor are always busy.
  • The reception area is at the ground floor of the hotel.
  • The gym is located at the ground floor of the building.
  • The restaurant is at the ground floor of the mall.
  • There's commercial at the ground floor.
  • You could had me at the ground floor, dad.
  • So, if there's going to be a "three tree in a year" market, I'll get in there at the ground floor and go to the top.
  • the facades at the ground floor level, as well as of the wing buildings, were built in contemporary brick.

Alternatives:

  • on the ground floor
  • on the first floor
  • on the main level
  • on the lower level
  • on the ground level

on the ground floor

This phrase is the more common and appropriate way to refer to a specific floor level in a building.

This phrase is used to specify a particular level within a building, usually the lowest level accessible from the ground.

Examples:

  • The office is on the ground floor of the building.
  • The library is located on the ground floor.
  • The apartment on the ground floor has a garden.
  • The store on the ground floor is closed today.
  • The restaurant on the ground floor is very popular.
  • Comfortable new apartment on the ground floor with modern furniture.
  • And another one on the ground floor.
  • Prepare two rooms for the ladies on the ground floor.
  • We have a non-stop reception service on the ground floor.
  • CH2: Standard 2 person room on the ground floor.
  • Been on the ground floor for ten years now.
  • John Christie lives on the ground floor.
  • Pharmacy's on the ground floor.
  • This coffee joint is on the ground floor of the Blackwell Protection building where Justine arrested the C.E.O.
  • Centre stage... on the ground floor.
  • I'm seeing motion detectors on the ground floor.
  • So four departments on the ground floor as opposed to three.
  • And shocker... the only way in is through their security office on the ground floor.
  • Meanwhile, the servants lived on the ground floor.
  • It was produced at Ruspoli's Palazzo in the main hall on the ground floor.
  • New building, 59,44 M2 apartment on the ground floor.
  • There was a tavern on the ground floor.
  • Studio apartment on the ground floor, ideal for 2 people.
  • Plovanija new two bedroom apartment of 64m2 on the ground floor of a newly constructed building.
  • Located on the ground floor, this property is spread over 2 levels.

Alternatives:

  • at the ground floor
  • on the first floor
  • on the main level
  • on the lower level
  • on the ground level

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