At Meaning in English
word
/ˈæt/
AT
/ˈæt/
AT
Definition
Used to indicate a specific point in time or a particular place. It shows where something happens or when something occurs.
Usage & Nuances
Very common preposition used mainly for times ('at 5 o'clock'), places ('at the door'), and events ('at the party'). Avoid confusing with 'in' (used for longer periods or enclosed spaces). Often appears in phrases like 'look at', 'good at'. Informal speech often contracts it with times (e.g., 'at night').
Spanish: en - aPortuguese (BR): em - aPortuguese (PT): em - aChinese (Simplified): 在Chinese (Traditional): 在Hindi: परArabic: عند - فيBengali: এ (স্থান বা সময় নির্দেশক) - তে (উল্লেখযোগ্য স্থানে/সময়ে)Russian: в (время) - у (место) - на (мероприятие)Japanese: で（場所） - に（時間・場所）Vietnamese: ở (địa điểm) - vào (thời điểm)Korean: 에서 (장소) - 에 (시간, 위치)Turkish: -de (yer) - -de (zaman)Urdu: پر (مقام) - پر (وقت)Indonesian: di (tempat/waktu) - pada (waktu/tempat)
Example Sentences
She is waiting at the bus stop.
basic
The meeting starts at 3 PM.
basic
Look at the beautiful flower.
basic
She's really good at playing tennis.
natural
I'll meet you at the cafe later.
natural
I looked at him but he didn’t notice.
natural