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"I was downstairs." vs "I was at downstairs."

The correct phrase is "I was downstairs." The preposition "at" is not used before "downstairs" in this context. It is important to use the correct preposition to convey the intended meaning clearly.

Last Updated: March 11, 2024

I was downstairs.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a location on a lower floor of a building or at a lower level in a house or building.

Examples:

  • I was downstairs when the doorbell rang.
  • She asked me to come downstairs for dinner.
  • He went downstairs to check the fuse box.
  • The kids were playing downstairs in the basement.
  • Can you bring the laundry downstairs?

I was at downstairs.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "at" is not used before "downstairs" in this context.


Alternatives:

  • I was at the downstairs.
  • I was on the downstairs floor.
  • I was on the lower level.
  • I was downstairs.
  • I was in the basement.

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