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in the basement vs on the basement

The correct phrase is 'in the basement' and is the appropriate prepositional phrase when referring to the location of something inside a building below ground level.
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in the basement

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'in the basement' when referring to the location of something inside a building below ground level.

Examples:

  • The storage room is in the basement.
  • We found old photographs in the basement.
  • The party will be held in the basement.
  • There's a leak in the basement.
  • The workshop is located in the basement.
  • In the Basement: Directed by Ulrich Seidl. With Fritz Lang, Alfreda Klebinger, Manfred Ellinger, Inge Ellinger. A documentary that reveals what its subjects ...
  • In the Basement (Im Keller) is a 2014 Austrian documentary film directed by Ulrich Seidl about people and their obsessions, and what they do in their ...
  • Legend of Zelda · The Basement plays ZELDA: Skyward Sword HD · Wind Waker HD | Let's Play Wii U | Nintendo | Legend of Zelda in The Basement · Let's Play Twilight ...
  • Jun 1, 2008 ... In the Basement of the Ivory Tower. The idea that a university education is for everyone is a destructive myth. An instructor at a “college ...
  • Apr 28, 2015 ... A screen popped up telling me that an item appeared in the basement, so i went back to the room i woke up in hopes of getting this item. However, there was no ...
  • Jan 12, 2015 ... The Child in the Basement ... Maybe you're familiar with Ursula Le Guin's short story, “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas.” It's about a sweet ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... ... can just eat without being bombarded? This poor guy. Bro, evict her! Or lock her in the basement, maybe? Upvote 173. Downvote Reply reply
  • 'In the Basement,' a Short Story by Isaac Babel. A new English translation for Purim. by. Maxim D. Shrayer. March 06, 2023. Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/ ...
  • Dec 3, 2021 ... After the firefighters put out a fire in the basement, they found some charred remains that they assumed were hers. They couldn't identify ...
  • Once again a student asks me why I became a writer and this time I say: Because of the staggered, staccato music of my dad's old typewriter in the basement.

on the basement

This phrase is not correct in English. 'On the basement' is not a standard or commonly used expression.

  • Jan 15, 2024 ... Elliott definitely used a different guitar on the basement album what guitar is it ? Discussion. There's a clear difference in sound and tone ...
  • Dec 1, 2009 ... The initial steps leading to papillomavirus infection occur on the basement membrane prior to cell surface binding. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A ...
  • Oct 23, 2022 ... What's the best track on The Basement Tapes? Discussion. I'm trying to get into Basement Tapes, what's your favorite song on the album? EDIT ...
  • Jun 12, 2017 ... I had a blast on the Basement Yard talking about vaginas. We also embarrassed ourselves while trying to answer some riddles.
  • Sep 12, 2022 ... I'm stuck on The Basement. Help! Rift Lord, keep going over par time by (usually) less than 20 seconds. Me and my partner don't know what to do.
  • Mar 11, 2015 ... I talked to the local building inspector yesterday about this project and was told they like to see at least an r-10 on the basement walls and ...
  • Aug 9, 2014 ... The stairs to/from are just another room that gets explored, it goes on the basement level but it implicitly connects to the ground floor ...
  • Sep 2, 2009 ... My cat just started pooping on the basement floor. He still uses his litter box to urinate. He started doing it about 5.
  • Dec 21, 2013 ... Getting started on the basement renovation: making plans (pt 2) ... After the first draft of plans for the basement — almost a full calendar year ...
  • This is a split album with Pulchritude. Tapes available through Third House pulchritude.bandcamp.com/album/a-ghost-banging-on-the-basement-door

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