At

/æt/ · preposition

Meaning

In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place)..

Definitions by Sense

1. In, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place).
2. Present or taking place during (an event).
3. Indicating time of occurrence, especially an instant of time, or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective.
4. In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
5. Indicating action bearing upon something, especially continued or repeated action.
6. In response or reaction to.
7. Occupied in (activity).
8. In a state of.

Example Sentences

Caesar was at Rome.

A climate treaty was signed at Kyoto in 1997.

I was at Jim’s house at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine.

at the bottom of the page; sitting at the table; at church; at sea

Hirtius and Pansa, who were good men and admirers of Cicero, begged him not to desert them, and undertook to put down Antony if Cicero would remain at Rome.

Today my friend Marsha is at her friend’s house.

(b) sporophyte with foot reduced, the entire sporophyte enveloped by the calyptra, which is ± stipitate at the base.

Was he at the meeting?

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Word Forms

• ats
• atting
• atted
• at

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