On
The position of something
When talking about location Is all about an open surface with no wall surrounding and no border.
Example. I’m on the lake
I’m out on the river
The pen is on the table
But come to transportation, it is about something that is surrounded by a lot of people.
Example. I’m on the plane
We’re on the bus
We’re on the metro
And when talking about time it is used with days of the week or words that end with day.
Example. I have an appointment on Monday
They celebrate on Chritmas’s Day
I’m going to Bangkok on Saturday
At
Referring to a specific location
Example. Meet me at my house
We are at the supermarket
I will be at home tomorrow
He is at the party
She is at the concert
And it also use at the specific time hour minute and events
Example. I will be at the doctor at 10:30 am
The train i coming at 12:07 pm
I will arrive at you house at 6:00 am
By
Close to, near to, in close proximity
I’m at the Animate by the Maid’s cafe
how you got to somewhere by…
Example. I got to school by bus
I got to work by car
To refer the end of a time frame, the end of a day
I want that by now!
I want the report by the end of the day
I guess he will arrive by 2:00 pm
In
To be in a subject surrounding person, object
Use with a personal vehicle like car, uber, taxi, cab.
Example. I’m in the cab
I’m in the taxi
I’m in the car
To be in the location that have walls, border.
Example. I’m in the pool
Sugar in my coffee
Bird in my house
I’m in my friend house
Learning resources.
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