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The different between in at on

In:preposition

1. (used to indicate inclusion within space, a place, or limits): walking in the park.

2. (used to indicate inclusion within something abstract or immaterial): in politics; in the

autumn.3. (used to indicate inclusion within or occurrence during a period or limit of time): in

ancient times; a task done in ten minutes.

4. (used to indicate limitation or qualification, as of situation, condition, relation,

manner, action, etc.): to speak in a whisper; to be similar in appearance.

5. (used to indicate means): sketched in ink; spoken in French.

6. (used to indicate motion or direction from outside to a point within) into: Let's go in

the house.

7. (used to indicate transition from one state to another): to break in half.

8. (used to indicate object or purpose): speaking in honor of the event.

On:preposition

1. so as to be or remain supported by or suspended from: Put your package down on the

table; Hang your coat on the hook.

2. so as to be attached to or unified with: Hang the picture on the wall. Paste the label

on the package.

3. so as to be a covering or wrapping for: Put the blanket on the baby. Put aluminum foil

on the lamb chops before freezing them.

4. in connection, association, or cooperation with; as a part or element of: to serve on a

jury.

5. so as to be a supporting part, base, backing, etc., of: a painting on canvas; mounted

on cardboard; legs on a chair.

6. (used to indicate place, location, situation, etc.): a scar on the face; the book on the

table; a house on 19th Street.

7. (used to indicate immediate proximity): a house on the lake; to border on absurdity.

8. in the direction of: on the left; to sail on a southerly course.

9. (used to indicate a means of conveyance or a means of supporting or supplying

movement): on the wing; This car runs on electricity. Can you walk on your hands? I'll

be there on the noon plane.

10. by the agency or means of: drunk on wine; talking on the phone; I saw it on

television.

11. in addition to: millions on millions of stars.

12. with respect or regard to (used to indicate the object of an action directed against ortoward): Let's play a joke on him. Write a critical essay on Shakespeare.

13. in a state or condition of; in the process of: on strike; The house is on fire!

14. subject to: a doctor on call.

15. engaged in or involved with: He's on the second chapter now.

16. (used to indicate a source or a person or thing that serves as a source or agent): a

duty on imported goods; She depends on her friends for encouragement.

17. (used to indicate a basis or ground): on my word of honor; The movie is based on

the book.

18. (used to indicate risk or liability): on pain of death.

19. (used to indicate progress toward or completion of an objective): We completed the

project on budget.

20. assigned to or occupied with; operating: Who's on the switchboard this afternoon?

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21. Informal. so as to disturb or affect adversely: My hair dryer broke on me.

22. Informal. paid for by, esp. as a treat or gift: Dinner is on me.

23. taking or using as a prescribed measure, cure, or the like: The doctor had her on a

low-salt diet.

24. regularly taking or addicted to: He was on drugs for two years.

25. Informal. with; carried by: I have no money on me.26. (used to indicate time or occasion): on Sunday; We demand cash on delivery.

27. (used to indicate the object or end of motion): to march on the capital.

28. (used to indicate the object or end of action, thought, desire, etc.): to gaze on a

scene.

29. (used to indicate subject, reference, or respect): views on public matters.

30. (used to indicate an encounter): The pickpocket crept up on a victim.

At: preposition

1. (used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near: to stand at the

door; at the bottom of the barrel.

2. (used to indicate a location or position, as in time, on a scale, or in order): at zero; at

noon; at age 65; at the end; at the lowest point.

3. (used to indicate presence or location): at home; at hand.

4. (used to indicate amount, degree, or rate): at great speed; at high altitudes.

5. (used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward: Aim at the mark. Look at

that.

6. (used to indicate occupation or involvement): at work; at play.

7. (used to indicate a state or condition): at ease; at peace.

8. (used to indicate a cause or source): She was annoyed at his stupidity.

9. (used to indicate a method or manner): He spoke at length.

10. (used to indicate relative quality or value): at one's best; at cost.