at
1(used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near: to stand at the door;at the bottom of the barrel.
(used to indicate a location or position, as in time, on a scale, or in order): at zero;at noon;at age 65;at the end;at the lowest point.
(used to indicate presence or location): at home;at hand.
(used to indicate amount, degree, or rate): at great speed;at high altitudes.
(used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward: Aim at the mark.Look at that.
(used to indicate occupation or involvement): at work;at play.
(used to indicate a state or condition): at ease;at peace.
(used to indicate a cause or source): She was annoyed at his stupidity.
(used to indicate a method or manner): He spoke at length.
(used to indicate relative quality or value): at one's best;at cost.
@, a symbol that is used in email addresses to link a username to a domain name, used at the beginning of Twitter handles, and in other identifying designations on the internet.
(on social media)
to tag an account that begins with the symbol @, resulting in a link to that account’s profile and a notification to the user that their account has been explicitly mentioned in someone else’s post: One big celebrity at-ed the restaurant, and suddenly reservations were booked for the next six weeks.
to include or involve someone, or to call a person out, especially when that person does not want to be involved or singled out: My opinions are my own, so please don’t at my employer about the stuff I write on this site.
to argue with someone, or dispute someone’s stated views, especially on social media: The sequel was better than the original—don’t at me!
Idioms about at
be at (someone), to be sexually aggressive toward (a person): She's pregnant again because he's at her morning, noon, and night.
where it's at, Informal. the place where the most interesting or exciting things happen: Emma says that Rome is definitely where it's at now.
Origin of at
1Words Nearby at
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or att
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2Other definitions for At (3 of 9)
Other definitions for At (4 of 9)
astatine.
Other definitions for AT (5 of 9)
achievement test.
Other definitions for aT (6 of 9)
attotesla.
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variant of ad- before t: attend.
Other definitions for at. (8 of 9)
atmosphere.
atomic.
attorney.
Other definitions for A.T. (9 of 9)
Atlantic time.
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How to use at in a sentence
I spoke first with Scott Ellman, a student at Wesleyan University and now the Huffington Post editor-at-large for his campus.
The at-home genetics testing company 23andme, established in 2006, helps people learn more about their “DNA relatives.”
This at-home blood test kit gives a full reading of antioxidant, fatty acid, or vitamin panels.
at-home caretakers are eligible for Medicaid waivers, which allow benefits regardless of income.
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Tressan was monstrous ill-at-ease, and his face lost a good deal of its habitual plethora of colour.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniA fellow rudely clad—a hybrid between man-at-arms and lackey—lounged on a musket to confront them in the gateway.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniAnd the Seneschal, moved by that confident promise of evil, threw himself before the men-at-arms.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniOn the first day, a thousand English archers, supported by men-at-arms, attempted to draw the Scots.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonBelhaven made his escape to his own country, and was there beyond the reach of the Serjeant-at-Arms.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
British Dictionary definitions for at (1 of 6)
/ (æt) /
used to indicate location or position: are they at the table?; staying at a small hotel
towards; in the direction of: looking at television; throwing stones at windows
used to indicate position in time: come at three o'clock
engaged in; in a state of (being): children at play; stand at ease; he is at his most charming today
(in expressions concerned with habitual activity) during the passing of (esp in the phrase at night): he used to work at night
for; in exchange for: it's selling at four pounds
used to indicate the object of an emotion: angry at the driver; shocked at his behaviour
where it's at slang the real place of action
Origin of at
1British Dictionary definitions for at (2 of 6)
/ (ɑːt, æt) /
a Laotian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a kip
Origin of at
2British Dictionary definitions for at (3 of 6)
Austria
British Dictionary definitions for At (4 of 6)
astatine
Also: A ampere-turn
British Dictionary definitions for AT (5 of 6)
attainment target
British Dictionary definitions for at. (6 of 6)
Also: atm atmosphere (unit of pressure)
atomic
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Scientific definitions for At
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