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[[t]æt[/t]] unstressed [[t]ət, ɪt[/t]]

prep.

1) (used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near:

to stand at the door[/ex]

2) (used to indicate a location or position, as in time, on a scale, or in order):

at age 65; at zero; at the end[/ex]

3) (used to indicate incidence or occurrence):

at the sound of the bell; at low tide[/ex]

4) (used to indicate presence or location):

at home; at hand[/ex]

5) (used to indicate amount, degree, or rate):

at great speed; at high altitudes[/ex]

6) (used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward:

Look at that[/ex]

7) (used to indicate occupation or involvement):

at work; at play[/ex]

8) (used to indicate a state or condition):

at ease; at peace[/ex]

9) (used to indicate a cause or source):

She was annoyed at their carelessness[/ex]

10) (used to indicate relative quality or value):

at one's best; at cost[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE æt, c. OFris et, OON, Go at, OHG az, L ad II

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[[t]ɑt, æt[/t]] n. pl. at.

num a monetary unit of Laos, equal to 1/100 of a kip

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Etymology: 1950–55; < Lao; ult. < Pali aṭṭha eight