American English
/æt̚/
One syllable.
Used to say where someone or something is at a particular point or specific place.
“At” is usually pronounced “at” (/æt/) when you say it alone, emphasize it, or use it at the end of a phrase. In natural connected speech, it is usually reduced to “uht” (/ət/).
Used to say where someone or something is at a particular point or specific place.
She is at the door.
I left my keys at home.
Use at for a point or specific place. Use in for a space or area.
at home · at the door · at the bus stop · at the airport
be + at + place
at + place
Used with exact clock times and a few fixed times of day.
The meeting starts at nine.
We usually eat at noon.
Use at with an exact time.
at noon · at midnight · at night · at the moment
at + clock time
at + noon/midnight/night
Used to say that someone is present at an event, activity, or place where they work or study.
Are you at the party?
He is at work today.
at a party · at a meeting · at work · at school
be + at + event
be + at + work/school
Used after some verbs to show the person or thing that an action is directed toward.
Look at this photo.
Please do not shout at me.
look at · shout at · throw at · laugh at
verb + at + person/thing
look/shout/throw + at + person/thing
in your own home
I am at home tonight.
not less than a particular amount; used to say the smallest amount or number
It will take at least two hours.
now; at this time
She is busy at the moment.