Master confusing words with ease
On the internet vs. In the internet
On the internet
/ɒn ði 'ɪntəˌnɛt/Examples:
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In the internet
/ɪn ði ˈɪntərˌnɛt/Examples:
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Use on the internet to talk about information, content, and activities accessible via browsers and online services.
- In the internet is not a commonly used phrase and is often considered incorrect in English.
- Remember that internet activities happen on top of the network infrastructure, so we say on the internet.
- Think of internet like a platform you stand on, rather than a space you inhabit, thus on.
- Use on for accessibility and presence, similar to saying on TV or on the radio.
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