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on the first floor vs at the first floor

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'On the first floor' is commonly used to indicate that something is physically located on the first floor of a building. 'At the first floor' is less common; it is typically used to describe an event or activity that is happening on the first floor.
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on the first floor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the first floor' to indicate that something is physically located on the first floor of a building.

Examples:

  • The restaurant is on the first floor.
  • Her office is on the first floor of the building.
  • Sep 24, 2014 ... "Our flat is on the first floor." Back to top. CatCat. Posted ... Yes, one always says "on" the first floor. The only time you might say ...
  • Apr 7, 2012 ... I'm confused. Which preposition should be used? I live on the first floor. or I live at the first floor. Thanks in advance.
  • ... on the first floor when I spotted you emerging from your door as if in slow ... Hurtling down the stairs, señora Tania urgently murmuring corre, corre at my heels ...
  • May 26, 2021 ... Is it better to live on the first floor or the second? There are many factors to consider, so there ...
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... on the first floor She works on the first floor. B1 US. the level of a building that is at the same level as the street: She got on the ...
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... Windows on the first floor of ruins. 40k Discussion. It seems unclear whether the first floor of ruins should block line of sight completely ...
  • Oct 10, 2022 ... ... on the first floor of the Seeley W. Mudd Building: hot cocoa, decadently sweet, for the lucrative price of just $1. It's like a scene out of ...
  • 21 hours ago ... 4 gold chest on the first floor with peak loot inside. ShatteredPD. r ...
  • Chef Thierry Marx welcomes you to the new brasserie on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. Book your moment of happiness at the top of Paris.
  • Dec 13, 2021 ... 41 votes, 49 comments. Specifically talking about 2 story homes with Master Bedrooms on the first floor. I don't fully understand it, ...

Alternatives:

  • on the ground floor
  • on the second floor
  • on the top floor
  • on the basement floor
  • on the mezzanine level

at the first floor

This phrase is correct, but less commonly used in English.

Use 'at the first floor' to describe an event or activity that is happening on the first floor.

Examples:

  • The conference is taking place at the first floor of the hotel.
  • The party is happening at the first floor of the club.
  • Apr 7, 2012 ... I'm confused. Which preposition should be used? I live on the first floor. or I live at the first floor. Thanks in advance.
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... NO WAY I ACTUALLY GOT TECH X FIRST ROOM AT THE FIRST FLOOR THING i just started the game 3 days ago this is insane man. Repentance.
  • Harvey Mudd College purchased the press in 2008 for use at the First Floor Press. The Chandler & Price Jobbing Platen. 19th century iron jobbing platen.
  • Mar 9, 2023 ... If you don't kill the Bullet king's assistant at the first floor it helps the second boss! Image.
  • Aug 13, 2017 ... The elevator starts from rest at the first floor of the building. It can accelerate at 5 ft/s^2 and then decelerate at 2 ft/s^2.
  • Apr 15, 2022 ... Once you arrive at the first floor, it's the perfect place to take a break and there is everything you need: a terrace with seats, bar ...
  • Sep 20, 2015 ... When the car is at the first floor, 110 ft of cable are paid out, and effectively 0 ft are out when the car is at the top floor. How much work ...
  • Examination revealed that the interior oak panelling at the first floor was unstable and required specific treatment due to losses at the joints caused by ...
  • ... at the first-floor information desk. Reservations are not required for groups smaller than 12 people. We ask groups of 12 or more to schedule in advance by ...
  • Guest Computing Policy · Guest users must present identification and request a guest password at the first floor Library ASK Desk and sign-in. · All users must ...

Alternatives:

  • at the ground floor
  • at the second floor
  • at the top floor
  • at the basement floor
  • at the mezzanine level

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