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in that stuff vs on that stuff

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In that stuff' is used when referring to something being inside a substance or material, while 'on that stuff' is used when referring to something being on top of a substance or material.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

in that stuff

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something being inside a substance or material.

Use 'in that stuff' when you want to indicate that something is contained within a substance or material.

Examples:

  • I found a hair in that stuff.
  • The key is lost in that stuff somewhere.
  • There's a surprise in that stuff for you.

Alternatives:

  • inside that stuff
  • within that stuff
  • contained in that stuff
  • buried in that stuff
  • immersed in that stuff

on that stuff

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something being on top of a substance or material.

Use 'on that stuff' when you want to indicate that something is placed or located on the surface of a substance or material.

Examples:

  • There are fingerprints on that stuff.
  • The cat is sitting on that stuff.
  • The spill is on that stuff.

Alternatives:

  • atop that stuff
  • resting on that stuff
  • lying on that stuff
  • sitting on that stuff
  • placed on that stuff

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