at

English

/æt/, /ət/

prep
Definitions
  • In, near, or in the general vicinity of a particular place.
  • indicating time Indicating occurrence in an instant of time or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker's perspective.
  • In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).
  • Denotes a price.
  • Occupied in (activity).
  • In a state of.
  • Because of.
  • Indicates a means, method, or manner.
  • Holding a given speed or raterate.
  • (used for skills (including in activities) or areas of knowledge) On the subject of; regarding.
  • (Ireland) Bothering, irritating, causing discomfort to

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English at (that) inherited from Old English æt (by, toward, near, at) inherited from Proto-Germanic *at (to, at, near) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd (at, near, to).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂éd

Gloss

at, near, to

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