AT
WordNet
noun
(1) 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos
(2) A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
WiktionaryText
Etymology
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Preposition
- In or very near a particular place.
- At that precise position, at Jim’s house.
- Simultaneous.
- At six o’clock, at closing time.
- In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).
- He threw the ball at me, he shouted at her.
- Occupied in (activity).
- Men at work.
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- Sell at 90.
- Tiger finished the round at tenth, seven strokes behind the leaders.
- I'm offering it - just to select customers - at cost.
Usage notes
- He threw the ball to me — (so I could catch it).
- He threw the ball at me — (trying to hit me with it).
- He talked to her — (conversationally).
- He shouted at her — (aggressively).