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• preposition

1

Expressing location or arrival in a particular place, address, or spatial position.

Example

"The delegates gathered at the main entrance of the conference center."

2

Expressing a specific point in time, age, or stage when an event takes place.

Example

"The symphony performance is scheduled to begin promptly at eight o'clock."

3

Denoting a particular point or level on a scale of measurement, rate, value, or speed.

Example

"Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius under standard atmospheric pressure."

4

Expressing a particular state, condition, or continuous activity in which someone or something is engaged.

Example

"After years of diplomatic negotiations, the two neighboring nations were finally at peace."

5

Indicating the object of a look, gesture, thought, action, or emotional reaction.

Example

"She smiled warmly at her colleagues as she entered the lecture hall."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to spatial locations, 'at' denotes a specific point, address, or functional venue (e.g., 'at the station', 'at school'), whereas 'in' indicates enclosure within a larger area or city, and 'on' indicates contact with a surface or street.

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• Nearby Words

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asynchronous
asynchronously
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atbarah
atemoya
athabasca

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'æt', derived from Proto-Germanic '*at' and ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European root '*ad-' meaning 'to, near, or at' (cognate with Latin 'ad').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of At. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/at
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