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"in the first step" vs "at the first step"

It would sound better to say "in the first step."

Last Updated: December 10, 2017

in the first step

This is correct

You can this phrase when giving someone the directions to perform a task with more than one step.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • In the first step, you will crack the eggs.
  • In the first step, you will create a template.
  • The microscope was prepared in the first step.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • during the first step
  • First,
  • Begin by
  • Start by

at the first step

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

This phrase is not generally used.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some alternatives from our editors:

  • in the first step
  • for the first step
  • during the first step

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