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days at school vs days in school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Days at school' is used to refer to the days when someone is physically present at school, while 'days in school' is used to refer to the total number of days spent as a student in a school.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

days at school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the days when someone is physically present at school.

This phrase is used to talk about the specific days when someone is attending school, participating in classes, and engaging in school activities.

Examples:

  • I have missed three days at school due to illness.
  • She spends her days at school studying and socializing with friends.

Alternatives:

  • days in class
  • school days
  • days spent at school
  • days of school

days in school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the total number of days spent as a student in a school.

This phrase is used to talk about the overall duration or total number of days spent as a student in a school, regardless of whether the person is physically present on those days.

Examples:

  • She has spent 100 days in school this year.
  • The average number of days in school per year is 180.

Alternatives:

  • school days
  • days spent in school
  • days of school
  • days attending school

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