Which is correct:
"At the class" or "At class"?

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At the class

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific class that has been previously mentioned or is known to the listener.

Use 'at the class' when you want to specify a particular class, for example, 'I saw him at the class we had last week.'

Examples:

  • I saw him at the class we had last week.
  • She excels at the class taught by Professor Smith.
  • The students were attentive at the class on advanced mathematics.

Alternatives:

  • in the class
  • during the class
  • at that class
  • in that class
  • during that class

At class

This phrase is correct when used in a more general sense to indicate being present in a class without specifying a particular one.

Use 'at class' when you want to express being present in a class without specifying a particular one, for example, 'She is always attentive at class.'

Examples:

  • She is always attentive at class.
  • He excels at sports but struggles at class.
  • I met her at class yesterday.

Alternatives:

  • in class
  • during class
  • in a class
  • during a class
  • in classes
Both 'at the class' and 'at class' are commonly used, but they have slightly different meanings. 'At the class' is used when referring to a specific class that has been previously mentioned or is known to the listener, while 'at class' is a more general expression indicating being present in a class without specifying a particular one.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

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