hereat
Americanadverb
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at this time; when this happened.
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by reason of this; because of this.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of hereat
First recorded in 1350–1400, hereat is from Middle English here at. See here, at 1
Example Sentences
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The event will be webcast hereat 11 a.m.
From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2011
The Wazir wondered hereat and reported the same to the Sultan who cried, "Return to him and say, 'Is it possible that thou display to us thy beloved who is in thy breast-pocket?'"
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 14 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
The Nurse hereat did sigh most heauily, And on her knees besought to know the same, And holding vp her hands as she did kneele, Said; Madame, tell the priuie griefe you feele.
From Seven Minor Epics of the English Renaissance (1596-1624) by Miller, Paul William
Old Quirk hereat pricked up his ears, and asked his young friend how he got possessed of such secrets.
From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel
But King Abenalfange, being sorely grieved hereat, sent to King Pedro of Aragon, and besought him to come and help him against the Campeador.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert
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