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at the doctor's vs at the doctors

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the doctor's' is used to refer to being at a specific doctor's office or clinic, while 'at the doctors' is used to refer to being at a place where multiple doctors work or gather.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1120 views

at the doctor's

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being at a specific doctor's office or clinic.

This phrase is used to indicate the location of a specific doctor's office or clinic. It shows possession by using the possessive form 'doctor's.'

Examples:

  • I'm at the doctor's office for my check-up.
  • She works at the doctor's clinic down the street.
  • He's waiting at the doctor's for his test results.
  • Nov 6, 2012 ... ... me) and probably by all native speakers of BrE. For something a little more complete: I'm at the doctor's office or I'm at the dermatology clinic.
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  • Sep 22, 2014 ... Everyday Conversations Learning American English Around Town Dialogue 2-2: At the Doctor's Office DOCTOR: What seems to be the ...
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Alternatives:

  • at the physician's
  • at the medical center
  • at the clinic
  • at the hospital
  • at the healthcare facility

at the doctors

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to being at a place where multiple doctors work or gather.

This phrase is used to indicate the location where multiple doctors work or gather. It does not show possession but rather refers to a general location.

Examples:

  • She's at the doctors discussing the new treatment options.
  • We need to go to the doctors to get a second opinion.
  • They are meeting at the doctors' conference.
  • Apr 17, 2012 ... Aidan and Julian at the Doctors. Nicole Merry. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 20. Subscription preferences. Loading... Loading... Working.
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  • May 31, 2013 ... Music video by Dr Feelgood performing Down At the Doctors. (P) 2013 The copyright in this audiovisual recording is owned by EMI Records Ltd ...
  • Apr 29, 2007 ... Dr Feelgood - 12. Down At The Doctors. deburzacovengo. SubscribeSubscribed Unsubscribe 1,404. Subscription preferences. Loading.

Alternatives:

  • at the medical facility
  • at the hospital
  • at the healthcare center
  • at the clinic
  • at the physician's offices

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