At

/at/

Meaning & Definition

preposition
Used to indicate a location or position.
She is waiting at the bus stop.
Used to indicate a specific point in time.
The meeting starts at 3 PM.
Used to indicate a particular state or condition.
He is good at playing the piano.
Used to indicate a target or recipient.
He threw the ball at his friend.
Used to indicate an activity or event.
They laughed at the joke.

Etymology

Old English 'æt', from Proto-Germanic '*ata', indicating proximity or location.

Common Phrases and Expressions

at risk
in danger or vulnerable to injury or loss.
at a loss
unable to understand or decide what to do.
at odds
in disagreement or conflict.
at the last minute
just before a deadline or event.
at this point
at the current stage.

Related Words

location
a place or position.
time
the continued progress of existence and events.
activity
a condition in which a person or group behaves or acts.

Slang Meanings

At the end of the day
At the end of the day, it’s all about family.
At large
The suspect is still at large.