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at the dormitory vs in the dormitory

Both 'at the dormitory' and 'in the dormitory' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the dormitory' is used when referring to a specific location or event happening at the dormitory. 'In the dormitory' is used when talking about being inside the building or living in the dormitory.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 9085 views

at the dormitory

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific location or event happening at the dormitory.

Use 'at the dormitory' when you want to specify a particular location or event that is taking place at the dormitory.

Examples:

  • I will meet you at the dormitory entrance.
  • The party is happening at the dormitory common room.
  • There is a meeting at the dormitory tonight.
  • Chatree Anantpitisuk, your father's waiting at the dormitory.
  • By the way, we got a report that June was at the dormitory at the time.
  • As of today, I appoint you to be in charge at the dormitory here, responsible for the order.
  • Maybe the dormitory at the machinery factory.
  • There is no humanity at the 4th dormitory now.
  • The boys at the 4th dormitory have rebelled, sir.
  • This kid secretly left the dormitory at night.
  • Halsted Street outside the dormitories at U of C, the campus police crowding him and a bunch of other students going bananas.
  • The kids who were going to be prisoners, we said, "Wait at home in the dormitories. The study will begin Sunday."
  • The dormitories are blocking the Humanities building.
  • This is the most direct path to the dormitories.
  • There were many weird stories in the dormitory.
  • Then he chased you again to the dormitory.
  • Miss Kwak, the dormitory supervisor wants you.
  • The dormitory supervisor says I'm a disgrace.
  • In the dormitory, with Kwak Sunyoung.
  • The dormitory supervisor wants you and Miss Cho.
  • It is true that I brought the man into the dormitory.
  • All cadets report the dormitory parking lot in full riot gear.
  • Last night you read a poem in the dormitory.

Alternatives:

  • at the residence hall
  • at the student accommodation

in the dormitory

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to being inside the building or living in the dormitory.

Use 'in the dormitory' when you want to indicate being inside the building or living in the dormitory.

Examples:

  • I left my keys in the dormitory.
  • She lives in the dormitory on campus.
  • There is a kitchen in the dormitory.
  • There were many weird stories in the dormitory.
  • Last night you read a poem in the dormitory.
  • I'm very glad with you but I'm not happy in the dormitory.
  • Little man, up on B tier, one of his boys in the dormitory... his brother's tight with the girlfriend of the boy that shot that police.
  • Keep my body in the dormitory for 3 or 4 days.
  • When they put the light out in the dormitory, I put it on my bolster...
  • In 1916, Ozu entered high school and started living in the dormitory of the Mie public boarding school.
  • In the dormitory, with Kwak Sunyoung.
  • and he himself shouted in the dormitory that he is your guest.
  • But, Mr. Head Waiter, every night free of service I am in the dormitory.
  • Little man, up on B tier, one of his boys in the dormitory... his brother's tight with the girlfriend of the boy that shot that police.

Alternatives:

  • inside the dormitory
  • within the dormitory

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