Language/English/Grammar/Prepositions-of-Position

Prepositions of Position in English

With regard to place, in tends to be used with larger or enclosed areas such as cities, countries and tunnels, whereas at tends to be used for smaller places, points on a journey, or for activities typically associated with a place.

E.g.

• The couple will spend their money in London. (large area)

• Their train stops at London Paddington. (point on a journey)

• The boys are running around in the library. (enclosed area)

• They boys are at the library, reading. (reading is associated with libraries)

When talking about heights or levels, you use below, over or under.

E.g.

• The dog is sleeping under the bed.

• The plane flew over the hills.

Sources

https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/-/media/sgem/document/additional-sgem-resources/pdf/grammar-rules-_-speak-good-english-movement.pdf?la=en