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Meaning of at in English. at. preposition. uk strong / æt / weak / ət / us strong / æt / weak / ət / at preposition (PLACE) Add to word list. A1. used to show an exact position or particular place: We'll meet you at the entrance. That bit at the beginning of the film was brilliant. She's sitting at the table in the corner.
at. preposition. /ət/, strong form /æt/ Idioms. used to say where something/somebody is or where something happens. at the corner of the street. We changed at Crewe. They arrived late at the airport. At the roundabout take the third exit. I'll be at home all morning. She's at Tom's (= at Tom's house). I met her at the hospital.
(used to indicate a direction, goal, or an attempt to do something or reach something): Look at that; aimed at the target. (used to indicate occupation or involvement): watching the children at play. (used to indicate a state or condition): at peace with the world.
at / ˈ æt/ /ət/ preposition. Britannica Dictionary definition of AT. 1. — used to indicate the place where someone or something is. We're staying at a hotel. The kitchen is at the back of the house. He was sitting at the table. [+] more examples. 2.
at. preposition. uk strong / æt / weak / ət / us. at preposition (PLACE) Add to word list. A1. used to show the place or position of something or someone: We met at the station. She was sitting at the table. She's at the library. Fewer examples. He greeted me at the door. Every child is guaranteed a place at a local school.
2 days ago · 1. preposition. You use at to indicate the place or event where something happens or is situated. He will be at the airport to meet her. I didn't like being alone at home. They agreed to meet at a restaurant in Soho. 2. preposition. If you are at something such as a table, a door, or someone's side, you are next to it or them.
1. used as a function word to indicate presence or occurrence in, on, or near. staying at a hotel. at a party. sick at heart. 2. used as a function word to indicate the goal of an indicated or implied action or motion. aim at the target. creditors are at him again. 3. used as a function word to indicate that with which one is occupied or employed.
