Synonyms for

At

Verb / æt / Another word for at — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to indicate a location or a time

Synonyms & similar words

atomicnumber astatine at in on near by alongside beside upon among amid inside within into onto toward to till until before after during

Synonyms by register

Formal

in on by near

Informal

near by around close to

Literary

nigh beside

Antonyms

away away from off beyond outside not at

Common collocations

  • at home
  • at work
  • at school
  • at the moment
  • at least
  • at first
  • at last
  • at all

Word family

adverb at

Usage note

Primarily used to indicate a specific point or location. Can also denote time or a state of being.

Example sentences

  1. I am at the store buying groceries.
  2. The dog is lying at my feet.
  3. I will meet you at the movie theater.
  4. Look at the bird in the sky!
  5. I am good at soccer.

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