at | English meaning

at

prepositionA1/æt/

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

Present or taking place during (an event).
Indicating time of occurrence, especially an instant of time, or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective.

Indicating time of occurrence, especially an instant of time, or a period of time relatively short in context or from the speaker’s perspective.

(also as at; before dates) On (a particular date).Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, especially

In the direction of; towards; (often implied to be in a hostile or careless manner).
Indicating action bearing upon something, especially continued or repeated action.
In response or reaction to.
Occupied in (activity).
In a state of.
Subject to.
Denotes a price.
Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.
In certain phrases, used to indicate the manner in which something happens or is done.
Indicates a specific speed or rate that is maintained by something.
Indicates a means or method.
On the subject of; regarding.
Bothering, irritating, causing discomfort to.Ireland
Also used in various other idiomatic combinations: at a pinch, at all, at fault, at pains, at risk, at that, etc.; see the individual entries.

Example sentences43812 results

Back in high school, I got up at 6 a.m. every morning.

That is somewhat explained at the end.