in the game vs at the game

Both 'in the game' and 'at the game' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the game' is used to refer to someone participating or involved in a game or competition, while 'at the game' is used to indicate someone's physical presence at a game or event.

Last updated: April 07, 2024 • 487 views

in the game

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to someone participating or involved in a game or competition.

Use 'in the game' when you want to talk about someone actively participating in a game or competition. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is involved in a situation or activity.

Examples:

He is one of the best players in the game.
She was fully focused and in the game throughout the match.
Being in the game requires a lot of skill and concentration.

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Organizers are gaining confidence in the game.
But they're also trying to undermine everything in the game.
And Melinda was the most competitive in the game.
This is how art works in the game.
I needed an opportunity to put myself back in the game.
But Caleb didn'tjust get in the game.
We have a letter in the game.
And we can get in the game or not.
You wanted back in the game.
We need you to stay in the game.
There's only one inescapable rule in the game of life, kid.
We need to get our heads in the game.
I'm back in the game, baby.
Loving being back in the game.
The garbage hauling plan was Danny's golden opportunity to get back in the game.
Barclays is still in the game.
We haven't met in the game or any reality for that matter.
This is your opportunity to get back in the game, son.
It's like cash in the game.
It's almost impossible to score adventure coins in the game.

Alternatives:

participating in the game
involved in the game
actively playing in the game
competing in the game
engaged in the game

at the game

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate someone's physical presence at a game or event.

Use 'at the game' when you want to specify that someone is physically present at a game, match, or event. It focuses on the location rather than the participation.

Examples:

We will meet at the game tomorrow.
Are you going to be at the game on Saturday?
She cheered loudly for her team while at the game.

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I'm meeting Alex at the game.
So, you were at the game for revenge.
You're needed at the game, Boss.
You can now mark your attendance at the game with your bastiaTickets.
Mia McKibbin (voiced by Tatiana Maslany) - A mouse who works at the game show.
Try to find her voice like you did at the game.
We missed you at the game today.
I was supposed to be with Rusty today, at the game.
You were great at the game.
And then at the game, we found out why.
You might hear something at the game about me.
He tried to slip me his number at the game.
Besides, you're getting better at the game.
There will be scouts at the game on Friday.
You can manage 4 different cars at the game.
Someone spotted Elvis at the game.
Saw you at the game yesterday.
I made enough of them for everybody to wear at the game.
BGroom also provides strategies and tips to help players become expert at the game.
Joseph, Judge Grunstadt was sitting next to us at the game today.

Alternatives:

present at the game
attending the game
watching the game live
spectating at the game
being at the event

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