preposition - on the beach

    • Yes, it's fine. You can also say "at the beach", but it has a subtle difference.

    On the beach means that you are physically standing on the sand along the ocean. It is more precise. We took a walk on the beach. (not at)

    At the beach simply means that you were there, maybe in the vicinity. We were at the beach all day (maybe you visited a few shops or restaurants nearby). If you were to say that you were on the beach all day, then it would emphasize that you never left the actual beach.

    I hope that has helped. :p
     
    Sprache said:
    Yes, it's fine. You can also say "at the beach", but it has a subtle difference.

    On the beach means that you are physically standing on the sand along the ocean. It is more precise. We took a walk on the beach. (not at)

    At the beach simply means that you were there, maybe in the vicinity. We were at the beach all day (maybe you visited a few shops or restaurants nearby). If you were to say that you were on the beach all day, then it would emphasize that you never left the actual beach.

    I hope that has helped. :p
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    I agree completely with you.
     
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