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at the supermarket vs in the supermarket

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'At the supermarket' is used to indicate a general location or direction, while 'in the supermarket' describes being physically inside the supermarket.
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at the supermarket

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a general location or direction.

Use 'at the supermarket' when referring to the general location or direction of the supermarket. For example, 'I saw my friend at the supermarket.'

Examples:

  • I saw my friend at the supermarket.
  • She works at the supermarket down the street.
  • There is a sale at the supermarket.
  • I usually shop at the supermarket on Saturdays.
  • He parked his car at the supermarket.
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Alternatives:

  • at the store
  • at the market
  • at the grocery store
  • at the corner shop
  • at the convenience store

in the supermarket

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe being physically inside the supermarket.

Use 'in the supermarket' when referring to being physically inside the supermarket. For example, 'I found my favorite cereal in the supermarket.'

Examples:

  • I found my favorite cereal in the supermarket.
  • She is shopping in the supermarket.
  • There are many products in the supermarket.
  • He works in the supermarket.
  • I lost my keys in the supermarket.
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  • Apr 18, 2023 ... Because you are standing trying to decide on fish or chicken for dinner tonight, you answer I am in the supermarket. You are driving over to ...
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  • Marketing foods to children and adolescents: licensed characters and other promotions on packaged foods in the supermarket. Public Health Nutr. 2010 Mar;13(3): ...
  • Eric Thomas Finds Love in the Supermarket Aisle. Lilia Shrayfer · Excerpts. February 16, 2020 5 min read. Lilia Shrayfer. It's essay time! No, not the miserable ...
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... Story School #2. I love Wolitzer's collection of stories Today a Woman Went Mad in the Supermarket (Bloombsury 2021). This post is about the ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... I always forget something important, no matter how many circles or boxes I draw around it, because eventually, somewhere in the supermarket ...

Alternatives:

  • inside the store
  • inside the market
  • inside the grocery store
  • inside the corner shop
  • inside the convenience store

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