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the cake is on the plate vs the cake is in the plate

The correct sentence is 'The cake is on the plate.' 'On' indicates that something is physically supported by or in contact with a surface, which is the case with the cake and the plate. 'In' is used to show that something is enclosed or surrounded by something else, which is not the case here.
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Last updated: October 15, 2024 • 14186 views

the cake is on the plate

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on' when you want to indicate that something is physically supported by or in contact with a surface. In this case, the cake is placed on top of the plate.

Examples:

  • The book is on the table.
  • The keys are on the counter.
  • The cat is on the roof.
  • The cup is on the shelf.
  • The hat is on the chair.
  • Jul 22, 2013 ... Very carefully flip the cake pan upside down. The cake should very easily slide out on the plate. Once the cake is on the plate and out of the ...
  • Aug 27, 2013 ... Once the cake is on the plate and out of the pan, allow to cool completely so that the fruit continues to set. Jump to Comments (2)  Share this ...
  • Nov 19, 2012 ... Place a serving plate over the cake, then overturn so that the cake is on the plate. Use the skewer to poke holes in the surface again, then ...
  • ... the outside of the cake with the orange frosting, being sure to cover some of the underside of the cake (the part that will show once the cake is on the plate.).

Alternatives:

  • the cake is on top of the plate
  • the cake is on top of the plate
  • the cake is resting on the plate
  • the cake is placed on the plate
  • the cake is sitting on the plate

the cake is in the plate

This phrase is incorrect in this context. 'In' is used to show that something is enclosed or surrounded by something else, which is not the case here.

Avoid using 'in' when you want to indicate that something is physically supported by or in contact with a surface. Use 'on' instead.

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