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i am at home vs I am in the house

Both phrases are correct, but 'I am at home' is used to indicate that you are in your own residence, while 'I am in the house' is a more general statement that you are inside a building. The choice depends on the specific location you want to refer to.
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Last updated: October 29, 2024 • 13035 views

i am at home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you are in your own residence.

This phrase is used to express that you are currently located in your own house or apartment.

Examples:

  • I am at home relaxing after a long day at work.
  • She said she would be at home all day tomorrow.
  • May 27, 2016 ... Actually, I am looking for explanations. How can it be possible to say, I am home? Is it the same like. I am at home. Please explain it ...
  • Apr 14, 2021 ... Since I only want to have all the lights go on when I'm at home, I enabled the “When I am at home” option on the “Time Automation” page.
  • Jan 26, 2024 ... I am having the same problem where I am at Home, I have Home as a favorite and it is recognized as a "significant location" in Location ...
  • May 23, 2023 ... ... set up for when I am away from home. but i am at home and i am getting these notifications. Upvote 20. Downvote 27 Go to comments
  • Jul 23, 2016 ... The correct sentence is I am at home because we use at to indicate a place for example: I will meet you at coffee shop. The bus will stop at 5: ...
  • May 26, 2023 ... snorri_hallgrimsson on May 26, 2023: "I Am at Home is out today! This song is about missing your loved ones and missing how you feel in ...
  • Feb 6, 2018 ... Here I am at home enjoying a nice staycation with Little Tubs. Next week, I take my polka dot shirts and guitar back on the road.
  • Jun 13, 2021 ... While i am at home. Every time I power up or reset my Roku devices I have to go ...
  • Aug 15, 2023 ... I AM AT HOME IN MYSELF ... Photo shared by HIYA | هِيَ on November 05, 2024 tagging @reemelshariff, and ... Photo by HIYA | هِيَ on November 05, 2024.

Alternatives:

  • I am home
  • I am in my house
  • I am at my place
  • I am in my apartment
  • I am at my residence

I am in the house

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that you are inside a building.

This phrase is more general and can be used to indicate that you are indoors, without specifying that it is your own residence.

Examples:

  • I am in the house waiting for you to arrive.
  • He asked me to wait for him in the house.
  • Apr 7, 2020 ... I am in the house Bored #quarantine This Corset is from my Corset Collection Available Soon. more. View all 31 comments. mariarankin09.
  • Mar 18, 2021 ... The normal expressions would be I am at home and I am in the house. To understand why the preposition at is used with home and the ...
  • May 19, 2023 ... Going through a divorce & I am in the house with minor kids...he keeps sending me text messages that he will take the kids.
  • Because I am serious about my life with Christ, I behave seriously when I am in the house of God! I declare this by faith in Jesus' name! QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO ...
  • May 4, 2023 ... Dog doesn't like to be left alone, but ONLY when I am in the house. help. Hi all,. I'm having some trouble that I am not sure how to solve. My ...
  • How do I get the Nest to maintain a comfortable temperature while I am in the house?? Update: I decided to turn OFF the Home-Away Assist feature to see if ...
  • Aug 2, 2022 ... Tips for keeping crates in climate control garage while I am in the house? Question. Right up front, I want to make very clear that crating ...
  • Jan 25, 2013 ... So,It meant that venue here. But my another example ["I am in the house. You can meet me at anytime."] doesn't make sense here ?
  • Jan 15, 2024 ... The thing is, it doesn't matter WHERE I am in the house. It happens if I'm close to the router or far away. I also have 2 WiFi repeaters in ...
  • Jan 4, 2019 ... I can see November 2015: My car is in the driveway and I am in the house alone or with my 3-year-old son. He is not yet in school, only part ...

Alternatives:

  • I am indoors
  • I am inside the house
  • I am within the house
  • I am within the building
  • I am in a building

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