on the sofa vs at the sofa

The correct phrase is 'on the sofa.' 'At the sofa' is not commonly used in English. 'On the sofa' is the appropriate preposition to indicate someone is sitting or lying on the sofa.

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on the sofa

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on the sofa' to indicate that someone is sitting or lying on the sofa.

Examples:

She was reading a book on the sofa.
The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
He likes to relax on the sofa after work.
Please don't jump on the sofa.
They sat on the sofa to watch a movie.

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Grandfather is napping on the sofa.
Can't lay around on the sofa all day.
Sit him on the sofa and leave.
You can sleep on the sofa... Wherever you want.
She sat huddled on the sofa andlookedat Stig.
I don't mind sleeping on the sofa.
Put your hat and coat on the sofa.
He slept the whole afternoon on the sofa.
No one forced you to sleep on the sofa.
She was usually on the sofa checking her email.
Hushed conversations, cuddles on the sofa.
I left my father-in-law on the sofa.
The girl on the sofa is Stephanie Porter.
Grandpa, lay Itsuki on the sofa.
He makes room for him on the sofa.
Sleep on the sofa for a night or two.
Take five steps back and you're sitting on the sofa.
He was resting on the sofa after his supper.
You'd best sleep on the sofa tonight.
You threw up on the sofa upstairs.

at the sofa

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

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Peninsula to the left (looking at the sofa)
chaise longue on the right (by looking at the sofa)
To the left (looking at the sofa)
Motorized Seat Position (by looking frontally at the sofa)
She leaned back in the corner... and looked at the sofas enameIIed on a pane of glass... blue, with bobs and tassels.
When you cannot ride the bike, you are very quiet at home on the sofa.
A pin enables these elements to rotate and follow the shape of Arne's curved backrest, offering the possibility of creating an additional top at the back of the sofa.
Diecast aluminium triangular crosssection legs, available in different finishes, positioned at the ends of the sofa.
The sofa at home can't compete with all this.
The DS-541 from Thomas Althaus is an intelligent, technically sophisticated essay on the theme of transformation: in no time at all, the sofa can be changed into a cosy lounger.
It may be not like lying on the sofa at home - at the end of the day it's still riding - but the level of offered comfort is outstanding.
A rectangular coffee table will be perfect if place right in front of the sofa at a 50 cm distance thus allowing enough space to walk and a comfortable supporting surface.
The voice sounds like Buddi, but she was asleep on the sofa at that time-she woke up just before we went in to turn the tape over.
useful surface coming at the side of the sofa
Coffee Table also ideal as a coffee port to be placed next to the sofa at home to support everyday objects.
Sofas and armchairs with a soft and enveloping line that wink at the "classical sofa of Memory".
This model also comes with ecru cushions: take a look at the ST RAPHAEL sofa.
In addition to the rich breakfast buffet, at the Restaurant I Sofa you can taste the courses prepared by Chef Marco Petroni in a cozy and beautiful venue.
Please note that some units can accommodate an extra guest at the built-in sofa, on request.
I fell asleep on that big sofa at the library again.

Alternatives:

on the sofa
by the sofa
next to the sofa
beside the sofa
near the sofa

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