at

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Pronunciation
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The at sign (@).

2 Definition

A subdivision of currency, equal to one hundredth of a Lao kip.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To reply to or talk to someone, either online or face-to-face. (from the practice of targeting a message or reply to someone online by writing @name)

Example Sentences
  • Cars 2 is the most influential film of all time. Don't @ me.
Preposition
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Caesar was at Rome;  at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine;  at Jim’s house
2 Definition

(indicating time) Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.

Example Sentences
  • at six o’clock;  at closing time;  at night.
3 Definition

In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).

Example Sentences
  • He threw the ball at me.  He shouted at her.
4 Definition

Denotes a price.

Example Sentences
  • 3 apples at 2¢ (each)   The offer was at $30,000 before negotiations.
5 Definition

Occupied in (activity).

Example Sentences
  • men at work
6 Definition

In a state of.

Example Sentences
  • She is at sixes and sevens with him.  They are at loggerheads over how best to tackle the fiscal cliff.  The city was at the mercy of the occupying forces.
7 Definition

Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.

Example Sentences
  • Sell at 90.  Tiger finished the round at tenth, seven strokes behind the leaders.  I'm offering it—just to select customers—at cost.
8 Definition

Because of.

Example Sentences
  • to laugh at a joke   mad at their comments
9 Definition

Indicates a means, method, or manner.

10 Definition

Holding a given speed or rate.

Example Sentences
  • It is growing at the rate of 3% a year.  Cruising along at fifty miles per hour.
11 Definition

(used for skills (including in activities) or areas of knowledge) On the subject of; regarding.

Example Sentences
  • He slipped at marksmanship over his extended vacation.
12 Definition

(stressed pronunciation) Bothering, irritating, causing discomfort to

Pronoun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Reduced form of that.

Example Sentences
  • I've never seen anything like ’at.