At

usgb/ət/
preposition

Used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase.

I am happy at the achievement
Visual representation of "at" - Used to point forward to a following qualifying or defining clause or phrase

Often appears as...

  • at the moment
  • at the same time
Definition 1 of 6
Visual representation of "at"
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Action Outcome

Use 'at' to show the result of an action in a specific instance.

Illustration for Action Outcome
He laughed at the joke.
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Clause Introduction

'At' can introduce a defining clause showing why or how something happens.

Illustration for Clause Introduction
At what he said, they all cheered.
Visual representation of the word "At"

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