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when I was at highschool. vs when I was in highschool.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'When I was at high school' is used when referring to a specific time during high school, while 'When I was in high school' is used when talking about the period of time spent in high school.

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when I was at highschool.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific time during high school.

This phrase is used when talking about a particular moment or event that occurred during the time spent in high school.

Examples:

  • When I was at high school, I won a science competition.
  • I remember when I was at high school, we used to have a lot of fun.
  • Back when I was at high school, I had a great group of friends.
  • I learned a lot when I was at high school.
  • When I was at high school, I used to play basketball every day.
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Alternatives:

  • when I was in high school
  • during my high school years
  • while I was in high school
  • back in high school
  • during my time in high school

when I was in highschool.

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about the period of time spent in high school.

This phrase is used to refer to the time spent as a student in high school, without specifying a particular moment or event.

Examples:

  • When I was in high school, I studied hard for my exams.
  • I made a lot of friends when I was in high school.
  • In high school, I was part of the drama club.
  • When I was in high school, I used to take the bus every day.
  • I had a lot of homework when I was in high school.
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Alternatives:

  • when I was at high school
  • during my high school years
  • while I was in high school
  • back in high school
  • during my time in high school

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