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"at friend's house" vs "at the friend's house"

Both "at friend's house" and "at the friend's house" can be correct depending on the context. "At friend's house" is used when referring to a friend's house in a general sense, without specifying a particular friend. On the other hand, "at the friend's house" is used when referring to a specific friend's house. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a particular friend or any friend in general.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

at friend's house

This phrase is correct when referring to a friend's house in a general sense, without specifying a particular friend.

This phrase is used when talking about visiting the house of a friend in a general way, without specifying a specific friend.

Examples:

  • I'm at a friend's house for dinner tonight.
  • She invited me to stay at a friend's house while I'm in town.

Alternatives:

  • at a friend's house
  • at my friend's house
  • at their friend's house
  • at someone's house
  • at a friend's place

at the friend's house

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific friend's house.

This phrase is used when talking about visiting the house of a specific friend, indicating a particular friend's house.

Examples:

  • I'm at the friend's house we talked about yesterday.
  • She's at the friend's house who lives next door.

Alternatives:

  • at my friend's house
  • at their friend's house
  • at John's house
  • at Sarah's place
  • at the house of a friend

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