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American English (Building layout)
American English and British English differ in how they describe the floor levels of buildings, a distinction that often causes confusion in each other's countries.
| Location | American English | British English |
|---|---|---|
| bottom floor at ground level | first floor | ground floor |
| One floor above ground level | Second floor | first floor |
| two floors above ground level | Third floor | Second floor |
Put simply -
- American English floor number minus 1 = British english name
- British English floor number plus 1 = American english name
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