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i was not home vs i was not at home

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I was not home' is more informal and commonly used in casual conversations. 'I was not at home' is more formal and appropriate for written or formal speech. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Explained by Jennifer
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Last updated: July 29, 2024

i was not home

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations.

This phrase is suitable for casual conversations when you want to inform someone that you were not at your house.

Examples:

I was not home when you called.
She was not home when I stopped by.

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I was not home when the driver attempted delivery. Will DHL make another attempt? Yes, the driver will automatically attempt delivery to a residence the next ...
Never saw a truck approach my building, checked the tracking # from my phone while sitting in front of building, and it stated I was not home at 1:14pm, at the ...
When a parcel from overseas was delivered, I was not home and could not receive it. How long do you keep it at the post office?
Why was my package left at my door when I was not home? For addresses identified by Purolator as residential, the driver has the authority to automatically ...

Alternatives:

I wasn't home
I wasn't there

i was not at home

This phrase is correct and more formal, suitable for written or formal speech.

This phrase is appropriate for formal situations or written communication when you want to convey the same meaning as 'I was not home.'

Examples:

I was not at home when the package arrived.
He was not at home during the incident.

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I was not at home for UPS scheduled delivery. What will happen now? UPS will make up to 3 attempts to deliver your order, excluding weekends and holidays.
I was not at home when the delivery arrived. What happens to my order? Usually undelivered shipments will be kept at your local post office for 7 to 14 days.
One day while I was not at home. While she was there and all alone. The angels came. Now all I have is memories of Honey And I wake up nights and call her ...
“This portrait was taken by Richard Avedon in 1973, at a time in my life when I was not at home, anywhere on earth. That has changed.” - Joyce. * ORDER your ...

Alternatives:

I was not present at home
I was away from home

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