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on the 2nd floor vs in the 2nd floor

'On the 2nd floor' is the proper phrasing. 'On the 2nd floor' is the commonly used preposition to indicate a specific floor level in a building. 'In the 2nd floor' is incorrect because 'in' is not the appropriate preposition to describe a floor level.
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on the 2nd floor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the 2nd floor' to indicate a specific floor level in a building. It is the standard preposition used for this context.

Examples:

  • The meeting room is on the 2nd floor.
  • My office is on the 2nd floor of the building.
  • The gym is on the 2nd floor.
  • The restaurant is on the 2nd floor.
  • The library is on the 2nd floor.
  • May 29, 2024 ... 243 votes, 28 comments. I wish we could get a look at Urek Mazino's position test and time on the 2nd Floor, since it was probably funny as ...
  • Nov 6, 2022 ... I can't necessarily say I enjoyed 'Lear on the 2nd Floor,' but I'm glad I went, if only to enjoy talented performers and get my mind ...
  • Dec 6, 2023 ... Toughts on the 2nd floor? ... When Soul Knight prequel was about to release, they had an NPC walking around advertising the release and I Think it ...
  • Apr 16, 2017 ... ... (see first image). And I want to keep the roof on the 2nd floor on top of plate. Thanks in advance. CrossSection_Elevation_1.thumb.jpg ...
  • Apr 5, 2018 ... We say that something is on the 2nd floor. A Google ngram of the three phrases makes it clear. Examples where "in" or "at" were used: "Interior ...
  • Your arrival on the 2nd floor is marked by amazement: Paris in all her splendour greets your incredulous eyes. You will enjoy clear views of all of the ...
  • Nov 20, 2014 ... Obviously it's not the greatest idea to have the main electrical room on the 2nd floor of a new mid-size commercial building.
  • Mar 26, 2007 ... So my question is how many of you out there have 55 gallons on the 2nd floor of ur homes... If the 55 is too heavy I am also interested in a ...
  • Jun 22, 2018 ... service entrance on the 2nd floor. Thread starter mshields; Start date Jun 22, 2018. Status: Not open for further replies. mshields.
  • Aug 14, 2023 ... funwindow on August 14, 2023: "The bar at @ashbar, up on the 2nd floor of @thesirenhotel @victorstonem".

Alternatives:

  • on the second floor
  • on floor 2
  • on level 2
  • on the second story
  • on the 2nd level

in the 2nd floor

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'In' is not the appropriate preposition to describe a floor level.

  • Apr 22, 2024 ... My guess is that Baam is only limited by contract in the 2nd floor, given thats the only contract he did, but i'm not sure if its correct.
  • Mar 25, 2023 ... This network outlet in the 2nd floor den is used for media: TV ... in the 2nd floor den, only its location was inconvenient. And it ...
  • Sep 1, 2021 ... ... r/Vaporwave - Vaporwave analysis poster displayed in the 2nd floor hall of my high. Archived post. New ...
  • Aug 28, 2011 ... For Deus Ex: Human Revolution on the Xbox 360, a GameFAQs Q&A question titled "the code to the Media terminal in the 2nd floor of the Hive?
  • Aug 18, 2015 ... Hanging Gardens of Bali, Payangan Picture: restaurant located in the 2nd floor - Check out Tripadvisor members' 3615 candid photos and ...
  • May 30, 2006 ... Page 1 of 2 - Putting a Home Dome in the 2nd floor attic space - posted in Observatories: Hello all, Im building a new house and in the next ...
  • Can I install 1st floor header in the 2nd floor? Jump to Latest. 8K views 14 replies 8 participants last post by kiteman Jul 10, 2015. T.
  • Jan 27, 2019 ... Hello,. " Our classroom is in the 2nd floor." or "Our classroom is on the 2nd floor." in these two sentences "Our classroom is on the 2nd ...
  • Dining in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. All of the following are in the 2nd floor food court: Ben & Jerry's
  • May 20, 2023 ... Why does it look like this system needs induction fan (or suction fan) in the 2nd floor duct to, actually, move the upper air down into the ...

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