Grammar using the word 'at' , 'in'

Question

Yesterday afternoon I arrived Delhi. So if I want to Inform my friends which word should I use

I am At Delhi or I am in delhi

Use 'in' because it's broader and not a 'closed' place. So, you are 'in' city but 'at' town-hall! — Maulik V, Jun 18 '15 at 10:22

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 18 '15 at 07:41

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When speaking about position, in is generally used for large places such as countries or cities, while at is used for smaller places.

Since Delhi is a city, you need to use in. Using at makes your sentence sound off.

I arrived in Delhi.

I am currently in India.

I'm in Asia.

But:

I am at the bank.

I'm at Delhi city center.

answered Jun 18 '15 at 07:41

Vlammuh

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.. Thanks a lot one more question pls.. How to differentiate betweenwhether it is a small places and large places. For example.. I arrived at Vapi is correct or I am in Vapi is correct – Swati Jun 18 '15 at 07:48
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The border between in and at can be quite vague. For small villages you can start considering to use at instead of in, so I guess that is where one could draw the line. – Vlammuh Jun 18 '15 at 10:29
Trains were cancelled due to heavy rains.. I want to ask my friend to let me know if the train service will start..how do I form proper sentance – Swati Jun 19 '15 at 08:49
Please make a new question post for questions that are not related to this one. – Vlammuh Jun 19 '15 at 08:57

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