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located to
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "located to" is not a common phrase in English so it is not considered grammatically correct.
However, the phrase "located in" is correct and can be used in written English. For example, "The store is located in the shopping center."
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Science
News & Media
Wiki
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
59 human-written examples
Gatineau Provincial Park is located to the northwest.
Encyclopedias
"It was just strategically located to have a big Eastern presence".
News & Media
Foundation members purchased the land where the 100-foot climbing cliff is located to preserve their access to it.
News & Media
Mark Smith, founder of maninseat61.com All lovers know that romance is always located to the west, towards the sunset.
News & Media
More obstacles were located to this simulated environment.
Science
Ulnar nerve was located to prevent an injury.
Saturn is located to the top in this view.
Science
The Aral Sea eventually separated into two sub-divisions: namely, the Large Aral Sea located to the south, and small Aral Sea located to the north.
Science
The main reduction potential was located to be −2.14 V vs. Ag/Ag+.
Science
The uptake was mainly (90 95%) located to 1 2 μm large extra cellular 'granule'granule
Science
Fluorescence analyses showed that recombinant GFP and RFP were located to the intracellular vacuolar spaces.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the preposition "in" instead of "to" when describing the location of something. For example, use "The store is located in the mall" instead of "The store is located to the mall".
Common error
Avoid using "to" after "located". The correct preposition is almost always "in". Using "to" can make your sentence sound awkward and grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "located to" functions as a prepositional phrase attempting to describe spatial relationships or placement. However, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing, as highlighted by Ludwig AI.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
29%
Wiki
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
3%
Encyclopedias
1%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
While the phrase "located to" appears frequently across various sources, including science, news, and wikis, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The correct and preferred phrasing is ""located in"". To avoid errors, always use "in" instead of "to" when describing the location of something. Consider alternatives like "situated in" or "positioned in" for clearer and more grammatically sound communication. Even though "located to" is very common, it is far better to avoid it.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
located in
Direct replacement with the correct preposition.
situated in
Replaces "located to" with a more grammatically sound preposition.
situated at
Similar to "situated in", but suggests a more specific point rather than an area.
positioned at
Suggests a deliberate arrangement or placement.
based in
Suggests the primary operating location.
found in
Emphasizes discovery rather than placement.
placed in
Highlights the action of putting something in a location.
established in
Implies a more permanent presence at a location.
lying in
Indicates a horizontal or resting position at a location.
nestled in
Conveys a sense of being comfortably situated within a place.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "located" in a sentence?
The correct way to use "located" is with the preposition "in", as in "The office is "located in" the city center."
What preposition should I use with "located": "to" or "in"?
You should use "in" with "located". "Located to" is generally considered grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "located to"?
Instead of "located to", use phrases like "situated in", "positioned in", or simply ""located in"".
Is the phrase "located to" grammatically correct?
No, the phrase "located to" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase is ""located in"".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
78%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested