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IN THE STORE vs at the STORE

Both "in the store" and "at the store" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but there are subtle differences in meaning. "In the store" implies being physically inside the store, while "at the store" can refer to being inside the building or in the vicinity of the store.
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Last updated: July 07, 2024

IN THE STORE

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "in the store" when referring to being physically inside the store. It indicates a specific location within the store.

Examples:

  • I saw my friend in the store.
  • The milk is in the store, on the second shelf.
  • She works in the store on weekends.
  • There is a sale going on in the store.
  • The cashier is in the store today.

Alternatives:

  • inside the store
  • within the store
  • within the premises of the store
  • within the confines of the store
  • within the establishment

at the STORE

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "at the store" when referring to being inside the store or in the vicinity of the store. It is more general and can indicate a location near the store as well.

Examples:

  • I'll meet you at the store entrance.
  • She's working at the store today.
  • There's a great sale at the store.
  • He's waiting at the store for his friend.
  • The manager is at the store right now.
  • I thought you had the afternoon shift at the store.
  • Look what I bought at the store.
  • So is Håvard, according to Elise at the store.
  • I tapped into the encrypted video feed at the store.
  • Christmas was always a very busy time at the store.
  • Maybe we should buy our milk at the store.
  • Not to meet your old friends at the store.
  • At the store, those demons were possessing teenagers.
  • In my vision, I wasn't working at the store anymore.
  • Maybe I should do something like that at the store.
  • I got him a job at the store.
  • Because they're $15 at the store.
  • I dropped her off at the store.
  • We can buy new ones at the store.
  • When I broke those eggs we had bought at the store.
  • They won't give us no more credit at the store.
  • I bought two cakes at the store.
  • At the store. I forgot the oregano.
  • I saw you both at the store.
  • Anyway, I did it all when Miriam was at the store.

Alternatives:

  • near the store
  • by the store
  • close to the store
  • around the store
  • in the vicinity of the store

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