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at my seat vs on my seat

Both 'at my seat' and 'on my seat' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At my seat' refers to a location or position near or beside the seat, while 'on my seat' refers to being physically on top of the seat.
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at my seat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a location or position near or beside the seat. It implies being in the vicinity of the seat.

Examples:

  • I left my bag at my seat in the theater.
  • Please wait for me at my seat in the restaurant.
  • Sep 21, 2022 ... Why did my crush sit at my seat when I'm gone? All related (39).
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... I'm sure it happens but it's likely rare. I used my MacBook while at my seat and then tucked it back into my backpack in the overhead area. Left ...
  • Apr 19, 2024 ... Skip to main content I had a visitor at my seat last night …… : ... r/Coyotes - I ...
  • May 29, 2022 ... more. westlakehildebrand. Nice seats! Great pic. damikejacki. Yea - I am at my seat too. Just not at ... more. May 29, 2022. kristileenews. •.
  • Mar 27, 2023 ... I sat there for over half the school year and loved it. One day I come in, set my stuff down at my seat, go get lunch and come back. I noticed ...
  • Aug 23, 2018 ... When I go to the lounge, bathroom, or diner car my electronics will remain at my seat because walking through the train with them seems bulky.
  • Aug 16, 2022 ... I just leave my bags at my seat to go to the lounge or cafe. What I normally do is stroll back to my seat when we reach a station stop, just ...
  • When I check in, I always look at my seat assignment. You never know who's switched seats, canceled their flights, or what has shifted since you booked ...

Alternatives:

  • beside my seat
  • near my seat
  • next to my seat
  • by my seat
  • close to my seat

on my seat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate being physically on top of the seat. It implies sitting or standing directly on the seat.

Examples:

  • Please don't sit on my seat, it's reserved.
  • There was a cat sleeping on my seat when I returned.
  • Nov 14, 2011 ... In the case of She was sitting in/on my seat yesterday at the concert, the word "seat" doesn't particularly mean a chair, but a reserved place.
  • Oct 21, 2023 ... I got a night stand stuck on my seat belt. r/MechanicAdvice - I got a night stand stuck on my seat belt. 1.7K upvotes · 156 comments. r ...
  • Dec 6, 2008 ... The second day I got a messy stain(like water ring) on my seat (please see the image link in this post), now what should I do to get rid of this ...
  • 18 hours ago ... 11 votes, 59 comments. Not sure how this happened, but some college kid got poop on my seat. Of course Uber needs to know which ride, ...
  • Aug 20, 2024 ... When I came they asked me if I would switch, i was furious at 1st like wait for me to sit on my seat before you wanna switch. But they ...
  • Aug 6, 2010 ... I spilled orange juice on my seat!! So, I went to Jack In The Box and bought a teriyaki bowl with a small carton of orange juice. I opened the ...
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... So I found a rip on my seat. Thread starter 1rider; Start date Jul ... Anyone else go through this?
  • May 13, 2002 ... Receipt Imprint on my Seat! Car Care and Products.
  • Sep 11, 2019 ... A cat peed on my seat :( Outbehindthebarn. By Outbehindthebarn September 11, 2019 in Antique and Classic Mack Trucks General Discussion. Share ...

Alternatives:

  • sitting on my seat
  • standing on my seat
  • occupying my seat
  • using my seat
  • perched on my seat

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