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Synonyms for at

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Preposition

Definitions

  1. prep. 1

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

    A climate treaty was signed at Kyoto in 1997.

Related words

Phrases
eat away at
Other spellings
att

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At, Center, In or Middle?

We say at the center; in the middle.

J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)

Example sentences

  • in You will progress in proportion to your abilities.
  • by You are not old enough to go swimming by yourself.

Popularity over time

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