in front of the room vs at the front of the room

Both 'in front of the room' and 'at the front of the room' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'In front of the room' implies a location that is directly facing the room, while 'at the front of the room' suggests a position closer to the front of the room without necessarily facing it.

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in front of the room

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a location that is directly facing the room.

This phrase is used to describe a position or location that is directly facing the room, such as where a speaker stands to address an audience.

Examples:

The teacher stood in front of the room to give the presentation.
Please wait in front of the room until the meeting starts.
The painting was displayed in front of the room for everyone to see.
The podium is placed in front of the room for the speaker.
The students lined up in front of the room for the group photo.

Alternatives:

at the front of the room
near the front of the room
by the front of the room
close to the front of the room
adjacent to the front of the room

at the front of the room

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a position closer to the front of the room without necessarily facing it.

This phrase is used to describe a location that is near or in the vicinity of the front of the room, without specifying a direct facing position.

Examples:

The students sat at the front of the room to have a better view of the board.
The important guests were seated at the front of the room.
The equipment is stored at the front of the room for easy access.
The teacher's desk is located at the front of the room.
Please stand at the front of the room for the group photo.

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Apr 7, 2015 ... ... specifically addressing the power of being the convener if not the presenting expert, thought leader, and/or innovator at the front of the room.
Oct 8, 2013 ... I'm in the front of the bus. (In the front part of it.) He's at the front of the line. He's at the front of the room. Opposite would be he's at the back of ...
May 12, 2010 ... Our goal will be to identify the elements at the front of the room that must be considered, understood, and prioritized, in order to create an ...
Mar 9, 2015 ... When the desk is at the front of the room, some students may feel ashamed to walk up to the teacher's desk because all of the other students ...

Alternatives:

in front of the room
near the front of the room
by the front of the room
close to the front of the room
adjacent to the front of the room

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