Definitions
1.PrepositionIn, near, or in the general vicinity of (a particular place)."Caesar was at Rome.; A climate treaty was signed at Kyoto in 1997.; I was at Jim’s house at the corner of Fourth Street and Vine.; at the bottom of the page; sitting at the table; at church; at sea; She's at Oxford University, studying chemistry.; He used to be at Lehman Brothers. Now he's at Merrill Lynch.; 'Where does he work?' — 'I think he's still at the solicitors.'; Target at five miles. Prepare torpedoes.; Look out! UFO at two o'clock!"
2.PrepositionAttending (an educational institution)."She's at Oxford University, studying chemistry."
3.PrepositionWorking for (a company) or in (a place or situation)."He used to be at Lehman Brothers. Now he's at Merrill Lynch.; 'Where does he work?' — 'I think he's still at the solicitors.'"
4.PrepositionIndicating distance or direction relative to the speaker."Target at five miles. Prepare torpedoes.; Look out! UFO at two o'clock!"
5.PrepositionPresent or taking place during (an event)."Was he at the meeting?; There was a big fight at the class reunion."
6.PrepositionIndicating time of occurrence, especially an instant of time, or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective."at six o’clock; at dawn; at closing time; at the age of twelve; at night; at the moment"
7.PrepositionOn (a particular date).
8.PrepositionIn the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner)."Don’t just talk at someone; really listen to what they have to say.; Stones were thrown at us, but we couldn't see who did.; He shouted at her.; She pointed at the curious animal."
9.PrepositionIndicating action bearing upon something, especially continued or repeated action."Don't pick at your food!; My cat keeps scratching at the furniture.; I was working at the problem all day."
10.PrepositionIn response or reaction to."At my request, they agreed to move us to another hotel.; He jumped at the sudden noise.; We laughed at the joke.; She was mad at their comments."
11.PrepositionOccupied in (activity)."men at work; children at play"
12.PrepositionIn a state of."The two countries are at war.; She is at sixes and sevens with him.; They are at loggerheads over how best to tackle the fiscal cliff."
13.PrepositionSubject to."We hope that the event will go ahead, but we are at the whim of the weather.; The city was at the mercy of the occupying forces."
14.PrepositionDenotes a price."3 apples at 2¢ (each); The offer was at $30,000 before negotiations."
15.PrepositionIndicates a position on a scale or in a series."Sell at $90.; Tiger finished the round at tenth, seven strokes behind the leaders.; I’m offering it—just to select customers—at cost.; The river is at its highest in spring.; These babies weigh in at ten tons apiece.; at best; at most; at worst; at least"
16.PrepositionIn certain phrases, used to indicate the manner in which something happens or is done."The car came towards me at speed.; He spoke at great length on the topic.; The winner will be chosen at random."
17.PrepositionIndicates a specific speed or rate that is maintained by something."We were cruising along at well over the speed limit of fifty miles per hour.; It is growing at the rate of 3% a year."
18.PrepositionIndicates a means or method."'How was the painting sold?' — 'At auction.'"
19.PrepositionOn the subject of; regarding."The twins were both bad at chemistry.; He slipped at marksmanship over his extended holiday."
20.PrepositionBothering, irritating, causing discomfort to
21.PrepositionAlso used in various other idiomatic combinations: at a pinch, at all, at fault, at pains, at risk, at that, etc.; see the individual entries.
22.NounThe at sign (@).
23.VerbRare form of @; to reply to or talk to someone, either online or face-to-face.
24.PronounAlternative form of 'at (relative pronoun; reduced form of “that” and/or “what”).
25.NounAlternative form of att (Laos currency unit)