I want to sit at lake today. vs I want to sit by lake today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "I want to sit at the lake today." implies sitting directly on the lake, while "I want to sit by the lake today." suggests sitting near the lake without being on it. The choice between 'at' and 'by' depends on whether the speaker intends to be physically on the lake or just in its vicinity.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

I want to sit at lake today.

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to sitting directly on the lake.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express the desire to sit directly on the surface of the lake.

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I want to sit at that desk - and veto a law.
I want to sit at the next table.
But that doesn't mean I want to sit at home every Sunday when my family's off at church.
We want to sit at your feet and learn.
I don't want to sit at lunch with him.
Monitoring does not mean that we want to sit at the negotiating table.
He makes us all want to sit at his table.
I didn't want to sit at home with all the decorations up.
You really want to sit at a desk wearing this external pacemaker, we'll try it.
You'll have to sit at a lot of dirty tables if you want to work in this game.
I only said no because I didn't want to sit at a table and be silently judged all night.
jim, take the baby to the zoo, 'cause I want to sit at home and eat bonbons and - and clip my toenails.
Don't you want to sit at your desk?
I want to be me. I want to be the Carol who sits at home in her sweatpants.
All I want to do is sit at my computer and see how many people download my app while wearing my lucky magic turtleneck.
I want to sit on my chair as soon as possible.
I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book.
But I want to sit with Madison and Alexa.
I want to sit down and formulate a little plan.
I want to sit down on the earth, literally.

Alternatives:

I want to sit on the lake today.

I want to sit by lake today.

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to sitting near the lake without being on it.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express the desire to sit in the vicinity of the lake without being on the lake itself.

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No, I want to sit by you.
I didn't want to sit by myself.
I want their mothers to sit by their beds, wondering if they will live or die.
You want to sit by the window?
Why, I should think you'd want to sit by your Uncle Charlie.
I just don't really want to sit by myself all night in a hotel room thinking about...
I just want to sit by the pool and relax and miss you.
I want to sit on my chair as soon as possible.
I want to sit in the garden and read one more good book.
But I want to sit with Madison and Alexa.
I want to sit down and formulate a little plan.
I want to sit down on the earth, literally.
I want to sit and study here quietly.
I want to sit in that too.
But I want to sit close to my sister.
I want to sit opposite Charlie.
I want to sit next to Steve-a Longoria.
I want to sit and gaze at you each evening.
I want to sit at that desk - and veto a law.
I want to sit at the next table.

Alternatives:

I want to sit near the lake today.

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I want to sit at lake today. vs I want to sit by lake today.