Associations to the word «At»

AT, preposition. In or very near a particular place.

AT, preposition. (indicating time) Simultaneous, during.

AT, preposition. In the direction of (often in an unfocused or uncaring manner).

AT, preposition. Occupied in (activity).

AT, preposition. Indicates a position on a scale or in a series.

AT, preposition. Because of.

AT, preposition. Holding a given speed or rate.

AT, preposition. In a state of.

AT, preposition. (Ireland) (stressed pronunciation) bothering, irritating, causing discomfort to

AT, noun. The @ symbol.

AT, symbol. (element symbol) Symbol for astatine.

AT, proper noun. The ISO 3166-1 two-letter (alpha-2) code for Austria.

AT, symbol. (metrology) Symbol for the attotesla, an SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to 10−18 teslas.

AT A CANTER, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Without much effort; easily.

AT A GLANCE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Upon cursory examination; an abbreviated review.

AT A LOOSE END, prepositional phrase. (chiefly UK) Idle; bored

AT A LOSS, prepositional phrase. Below the cost or price of purchase.

AT A LOSS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.

AT A LOSS FOR WORDS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Having nothing to say; stunned to the point of speechlessness.

AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Immediately; instantaneously; without need of warning.

AT A PINCH, prepositional phrase. (AU) (NZ) (British) (informal) (idiomatic) By the skin of one’s teeth; only just; Deo volente; perhaps; if you’re lucky.

AT A PINCH, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.

AT A PREMIUM, prepositional phrase. (finance) Above par value.

AT A PREMIUM, prepositional phrase. At a high, or higher than expected, price.

AT A PREMIUM, prepositional phrase. Scarce, in short supply.

AT A RATE OF KNOTS, prepositional phrase. Quickly; rapidly; fast.

AT A SINGLE STROKE, prepositional phrase. Alternative form of at one stroke

AT A STAND, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next.

AT A STRETCH, adverb. (chiefly UK) In one continuous period of time; at a time.

AT A STROKE, prepositional phrase. Alternative form of at one stroke

AT A TIME, adverb. In a single, continuous period of time.

AT A TIME, adverb. Simultaneously at each occurrence (of some action).

AT ALL, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Indicating degree, quantity or frequency greater than zero: to the slightest degree, in any way, somewhat, rather.

AT ALL COSTS, prepositional phrase. Absolutely imperative. Sparing no effort.

AT ALL EVENTS, adverb. In any event, at any rate, anyhow.

AT ALL HANDS, prepositional phrase. On all sides; from every direction; generally.

AT ALL HOURS, prepositional phrase. (temporal location) (idiomatic) Late into the night or early morning; when people ought to be sleeping.

AT ANY RATE, prepositional phrase. (conjunctive) In any case, anyway, anyhow, regardless; used to discard a previous thought.

AT ARM'S LENGTH, prepositional phrase. At a distance, away from one's body.

AT ARM'S LENGTH, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Avoiding a close relationship.

AT BAT, prepositional phrase. (baseball) In the batter's box.

AT BAT, noun. (baseball) A final resolution to a batter's turn at the plate which does not result in a walk, a hit by pitch, a sacrifice hit or sacrifice fly, or catcher interference

AT BATS, noun. Plural of at bat

AT BAY, prepositional phrase. (set phrase) (idiomatic) Unable to come closer; at a distance.

AT BAY, prepositional phrase. (set phrase) (idiomatic) Cornered; unable to flee.

AT BEST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In the most favorable of conditions; at the most.

AT BOTTOM, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Really, basically, fundamentally.

AT CALL, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) available when requested

AT CHURCH EVERY TIME THE DOORS ARE OPEN, prepositional phrase. (Christianity) (somewhat colloquial) religious to the point of excess; ridiculously religious

AT COST, prepositional phrase. (business) At the purchasing price; without any markup.

AT CROSS-PURPOSES, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Mutually misunderstanding each other's plans, intentions or meanings.

AT DAGGERS DRAWN, adjective. In a state of animosity.

AT DARK, prepositional phrase. During nightfall.

AT DEATH'S DOOR, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.

AT DEATH'S DOOR, adjective. Alternative spelling of at death's door

AT EASE, prepositional phrase. Free of anxiety; not stressed or tense.

AT EASE, prepositional phrase. (military) (marching) in a relaxed position with the feet apart rather than at attention

AT EASE, prepositional phrase. (military) (marching) Allowed to refrain from being in rigid formation.

AT FAULT, prepositional phrase. Guilty, responsible, deserving blame

AT FIRST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Initially; at the start.

AT FIRST BLUFF, adverb. Malapropism of at first blush

AT FIRST BLUSH, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Upon first impression or consideration; seemingly, apparently, ostensibly.

AT FIRST GLANCE, adverb. (modal) After only a superficial examination or review

AT FIRST SIGHT, prepositional phrase. Superficially, without a full inspection.

AT FULL STRETCH, prepositional phrase. Using maximum resources.

AT FULL THROTTLE, prepositional phrase. As fast as physically possible

AT FULL TILT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At full speed; very quickly.

AT GAZE, prepositional phrase. (chiefly heraldry) Gazing; standing so as to stare (especially of deer).

AT GRADE, adjective. Alternative form of at-grade

AT GUNPOINT, prepositional phrase. Under coercion by someone with a firearm.

AT HAND, prepositional phrase. Within easy reach; nearby.

AT HAND, prepositional phrase. Near; soon; approaching; imminent.

AT HAND, prepositional phrase. (figurative) Currently receiving attention.

AT HEART, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In spirit; according to one's beliefs, views or feelings; deep down, really, fundamentally

AT HER MAJESTY'S PLEASURE, prepositional phrase. (legal) (of a position supposedly granted or imposed by a queen) indefinitely

AT HOME, prepositional phrase. In one's place of residence

AT HOME, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At ease, comfortable

AT HOME, prepositional phrase. In the home of one's parents.

AT HOME, prepositional phrase. (dated) Available to receive visitors.

AT HOME, noun. (now historical) A type of reception or party whereby the host says they will be ‘at home’ during specific hours, when guests can come and go as they like.

AT HOMES, noun. Plural of at home

AT ISSUE, prepositional phrase. In question; under discussion

AT ISSUE, prepositional phrase. In disagreement

AT IT, adjective. Used other than as an idiom: see at,‎ it.

AT IT, adjective. Occupied with a given activity; busy with something. [from 17th c.]

AT KNIFEPOINT, adverb. Being threatened with a knife; under coercion.

AT LARGE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.

AT LARGE, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) In full, fully.

AT LARGE, prepositional phrase. In general; as a whole.

AT LARGE, prepositional phrase. (US) (politics) (of an election) Having an electorate across multiple districts.

AT LAST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) After a long time; eventually.

AT LAST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In the end; finally; ultimately.

AT LATTER LAMMAS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (British) Never.

AT LEAST, prepositional phrase. (focus) At the least; at a minimum or lower limit.

AT LEAST, prepositional phrase. In any event; anyway.

AT LEISURE, adjective. Free from occupation; not busy

AT LEISURE, adverb. When convenient

AT LENGTH, prepositional phrase. For a long time.

AT LENGTH, prepositional phrase. (formal or dated) At last, finally.

AT LENGTH, prepositional phrase. (archaic) In full; without omission or abbreviation.

AT LOGGERHEADS, prepositional phrase. (figuratively) unable to agree; opposing

AT LONG LAST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) at last

AT LOOSE ENDS, prepositional phrase. (US) (Canada) Without any activity or purpose.

AT LOOSE ENDS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In an uncertain position or situation.

AT LOOSE ENDS, prepositional phrase. Not in order; in confusion; carelessly managed.

AT MOST, prepositional phrase. At the most; at a maximum or upper limit.

AT NIGHT, adverb. During the night.

AT NO TIME, prepositional phrase. Never.

AT ODDS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) in disagreement; conflicting

AT ONCE, adverb. (obsolete) In one group; together.

AT ONCE, adverb. (idiomatic) At the same time; simultaneously.

AT ONCE, adverb. (idiomatic) Immediately; now; right away.

AT ONE, prepositional phrase. (often with with) In harmony or unity.

AT ONE, prepositional phrase. (often with with) In agreement, unanimous, of the same opinion.

AT ONE, prepositional phrase. (archaic) Into a state of harmony, friendship or reconciliation.

AT ONE STROKE, prepositional phrase. (literal) With a single blow, effort, or act.

AT ONE STROKE, prepositional phrase. (figuratively) (by extension) At once, immediately; in an instant.

AT ONE TIME, prepositional phrase. Formerly

AT ONE TIME, prepositional phrase. Simultaneously

AT ONE'S FINGERTIPS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Readily available.

AT PAINS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (with infinitive) Making careful effort (to).

AT PEACE, adjective. (comparable) (literally) Free of worries; peaceful.

AT PEACE, adjective. (not comparable) (idiomatic) Dead.

AT PEACE WITH, preposition. (idiomatic) Not disturbed or upset by.

AT PEACE WITH, preposition. (idiomatic) Not menacing or hostile toward.

AT PLACES, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In some, possibly rare places.

AT PLAY, prepositional phrase. Playing, in the process of playing.

AT PLEASURE, prepositional phrase. By arbitrary will or choice.

AT PRESENT, prepositional phrase. Currently, now, at this moment in time

AT RANDOM, adverb. Randomly

AT RANDOM, adverb. Haphazardly

AT REST, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) not moving; stationary

AT REST, prepositional phrase. (euphemistic) dead

AT RISK, prepositional phrase. In a state or condition marked by a high level of risk or vulnerability.

AT ROVERS, prepositional phrase. (obsolete) At casual marks; hence, at random.

AT SCHOOL, adverb. At one's school.

AT SEA, prepositional phrase. At the ocean or sea, typically of a ship or person aboard a ship.

AT SEA, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In a state of confusion or bewilderment.

AT SIGHT, prepositional phrase. As soon as seen, or presented to sight.

AT SIGN, noun. The symbol @

AT SIGNS, noun. Plural of at sign

AT SIX AND SEVEN, prepositional phrase. Obsolete form of at sixes and sevens.

AT SIXES AND SEVENS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In a state of confusion.

AT SIXES AND SEVENS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (of people or groups) In a state of dispute or disagreement.

AT SOME POINT, prepositional phrase. Sometime, at an indefinite time.

AT SOMEONE'S SERVICE, prepositional phrase. Fully available to help or to be of use to someone, or some organisation.

AT SOMEONE'S SERVICE, prepositional phrase. (formal) By way of introduction on first meeting another person.

AT STAKE, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At issue, at risk.

AT SYMBOL, noun. The at sign (@).

AT SYMBOLS, noun. Plural of at symbol

AT TABLE, prepositional phrase. Eating a meal, especially with others

AT THAT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; moreover.

AT THAT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Now that it has been mentioned.

AT THE BEST OF TIMES, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Even under the most favorable conditions.

AT THE COAL FACE, prepositional phrase. (UK) (idiomatic) To be directly engaged in the operations of a business, rather than in a hands-off, managerial position.

AT THE CORNER, prepositional phrase. Nearby

AT THE DOUBLE, prepositional phrase. (military) In double time.

AT THE DROP OF A HAT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Without any hesitation; instantly.

AT THE ELBOW, prepositional phrase. Very near; close at hand.

AT THE END OF ONE'S ROPE, prepositional phrase. Alternative form of at the end of one's tether

AT THE END OF ONE'S ROPE, prepositional phrase. Out of options; having no more options.

AT THE END OF ONE'S TETHER, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At the limit of one’s patience; frustrated or annoyed.

AT THE END OF THE DAY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In summary; ultimately.

AT THE EXPENSE OF, preposition. By taking away from.

AT THE FEET OF, preposition. (idiomatic) As a disciple, student, subordinate or worshiper of.

AT THE FEET OF, preposition. Used other than as an idiom: see Situated near the feet of.

AT THE HAND OF, preposition. Alternative form of at the hands of

AT THE HANDS OF, preposition. By the actions of (someone).

AT THE HELM, adverb. (nautical) (literally) steering a vessel

AT THE HELM, adverb. (idiomatic) in charge of a company or project

AT THE HIGH PORT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (military) (of a weapon) held with two hands as in "port arms", but carried well above the head. The high port is often the position taught for running (at the double) or charging.

AT THE HIGH PORT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (by extension) sticking up; (of hair, etc) standing up at a marked angle

AT THE HIGH PORT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (by extension, of anything, not just a weapon) held in front of the body, especially in an authoritative or aggressive way

AT THE HIGH PORT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (slang) (by extension) at once, quickly; unhesitatingly, vigorously.

AT THE HIGH PORT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Positioned ready for immediate use.

AT THE LATEST, adverb. Not later than

AT THE MERCY OF, adjective. (idiomatic) In the power of; defenceless/defenseless against.

AT THE MINUTE, adverb. (chiefly UK) at the moment, right now

AT THE MOMENT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) At this moment; right now.

AT THE MOMENT, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) (dated) At that time; then.

AT THE READY, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation.

AT THE RECEIVING END, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Alternative form of on the receiving end

AT THE SAME TIME, prepositional phrase. Simultaneously.

AT THE SAME TIME, prepositional phrase. On the other hand (introducing an opposing viewpoint).

AT THE TIME, adverb. Back then, at the time referred to in the past.

AT THE TOP OF ONE'S LUNGS, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Very loudly; as loudly as (vocally) possible.

AT THE TOP OF ONE'S VOICE, prepositional phrase. Very loudly, as loudly as possible

AT THE VERY LEAST, adverb. (idiom) at least; as an absolute minimum

AT THE WHEEL, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Driving; in control of a vehicle.

AT THE WHEEL, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) In control of the situation; in charge.

AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME, prepositional phrase. Currently, now, at present

AT THIS POINT IN TIME, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) right now

AT TIMES, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) On occasion, sometimes

AT VARIANCE, adjective. (idiomatic) not in accord; in a state of disagreement

AT WILL, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) at one's preference; as one sees fit

AT WILL EMPLOYMENT, noun. Alternative form of employment at will

AT WORK, prepositional phrase. At one's workplace.

AT WORK, prepositional phrase. During customary work time.

AT WORK, prepositional phrase. (idiomatic) Working, in the process of doing work.

AT WORST, prepositional phrase. In the worst possible situation.

AT YOUR SERVICE, prepositional phrase. (formal) By way of introduction on first meeting another person.

AT, noun. A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium.

AT, noun. 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos.