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in the front door vs at the front door

Both 'in the front door' and 'at the front door' are correct, but 'In the front door' is used when referring to physically entering a building through the front door, while 'at the front door' is used when someone is located or waiting near the front door.
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Last updated: February 09, 2025 • 6842 views

This phrase is correct when referring to physically entering a building through the front door.

"in the front door"

Use 'in the front door' when describing the act of entering a building through the front door.

Examples:

  • He walked in the front door and greeted everyone.
  • She stood in the front door, waiting for her friend to arrive.
  • Nov 9, 2024 ... At night in the front door! Who is it ?? ID Help. South of France ...
  • Dolmage, Jay. “Mapping Composition—Inviting Disability in the Front Door.” Disability and the Teaching of Writing. Ed. Cynthia Lewiecki Wilson and Brenda Jo ...
  • Feb 2, 2022 ... He's almost 8 months old and recently, I've noticed he will walk in the front door willingly with me or it takes much less effort to coax ...
  • Mar 12, 2019 ... Open in App. Sign In. I left my keys in the front door lock all night. Do you think I need to replace the lock? All related (54). Recommended.
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... I ended up finding them in the front door lock... on the outside. I feel like an idiot, but at least they weren't stolen!
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... Whenever I go to people's houses who have dogs, 9 times out of 10 they have to hold their dogs back while letting me in the front door.
  • Apr 5, 2011 ... ... in the front door - I've just added 5 steps and provided some privacy in the process. amdd • 13 years ago. I like having the powder room ...
  • Dec 4, 2022 ... 4917 likes, 240 comments - savvysouthernstyle on December 4, 2022: "This is the view coming in the front door and some closeups of a ...
  • Jun 26, 2003 ... ... in the front door (rventoo7) Nope, it's too small. Like cable ... in the front door (rventoo7) if you can't figure it out and want to ...

Alternatives:

  • through the front door
  • inside the front door

This phrase is correct when someone is located or waiting near the front door.

"at the front door"

Use 'at the front door' to indicate someone's location or presence near the front door.

Examples:

  • I'm at the front door, waiting for you to let me in.
  • The package was left at the front door.
  • Nov 28, 2018 ... I posted a note on the door to the delivery guy. Is the sentence correct? Or do you say"just drop it at the front door?"
  • ... at the front door." This happens even if there is motion 20 or 30 yards away and it can be quite annoying. Is there anyway to tone this down or switch it ...
  • Jan 12, 2022 ... At the front door means nearly the same thing, but really just implies it's at the front of the house and not the back or side. Upvote 1
  • May 12, 2014 ... Anyone interested in creative writing has probably already heard the phrase, “the bear at the front door.” But if you've never had the ...
  • Jan 4, 2020 ... It's just told me “someone is at the front door”. I don't have a smart doorbell or even any door sensors. What has caused this notification?
  • Sep 5, 2014 ... But this one's got me curious: I have found him sitting at the front door, just staring at it, or at least at the knob. He's an indoor cat ...
  • Jan 19, 2019 ... My advice is to leave whatever gift you have at the front door, with a note, and let them know with a text message. If you have to call, then make it very ...
  • Nov 1, 2022 ... often posed to the JJPAD Board that may explain disparities at the “front door” of the system: Hypothesis #1: Racial disparities in ...
  • Aug 25, 2020 ... I recently installed a Motion Sensor for a relative of mine and I created a Routine that announces when someone is at the Front Door.
  • Jan 15, 2024 ... My last look at the front door of my (now former) office. Yesterday was my final day at Sida. I cannot express the depth of my gratitude for ...

Alternatives:

  • by the front door
  • near the front door

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