Preposition - At

Preposition

A preposition is a word used before a noun or pronoun to show the relationship between people, places, things, or time in a sentence. It helps us understand position, direction, time, and connection. Common prepositions are in, on, at, under, behind, between, and with.

Examples:
• The book is on the table.
• She arrived at school early.

Prepositions make sentences clear and meaningful by connecting different parts of a sentence properly.
Preposition वह शब्द होता है जो किसी noun या pronoun के पहले आकर उसके संबंध को किसी व्यक्ति, स्थान, वस्तु या समय से जोड़ता है। यह स्थान, दिशा, समय और संबंध को स्पष्ट करता है। सामान्य prepositions हैं: in, on, at, under, behind, between, और with। Preposition वाक्य को स्पष्ट और अर्थपूर्ण बनाने में मदद करता है।

उदाहरण:
• किताब मेज़ पर है।
• वह स्कूल में जल्दी पहुँची।

Preposition AT – All Possible Uses

The preposition “at” is mainly used to show a point, a specific place, a precise time, a target, or a condition. It does not show area or movement.

1. AT – Used for a Specific Point of Place

Use at when the place is seen as a point, not an area.

Examples
He is standing at the door.
She is at the bus stop.
I met him at the entrance.
The guard is at the gate.

2. AT – Used for Small or Exact Locations

Used for exact locations like buildings, addresses, or events.

Examples
She is at school.
He works at a hospital.
We stayed at a hotel.
Meet me at the cinema.

3. AT – Used with Events and Functions

When referring to an event as a point in time/place.

Examples
I met him at the party.
She spoke at the conference.
He performed at the wedding.

4. AT – Used for Specific Time

Used for exact or precise time.

Examples
The class starts at 10 a.m.
He arrived at midnight.
The train leaves at noon.
She called me at night.

5. AT – Used with Age

To show a particular age.

Examples
She started school at five.
He got married at 30.
She retired at the age of 60.

6. AT – Used for Price, Rate, Speed

Shows rate, price, or speed.

Examples
Apples are sold at ₹100 per kg.
He was driving at 80 km/h.
The interest rate is fixed at 10%.

7. AT – Used for Direction of Action (Target)

When an action is directed toward someone or something

Examples
He shouted at the boy.
She smiled at me.
Don’t throw stones at animals.
The dog barked at the stranger.

8. AT – Used for Skill, Ability, or Activity

Shows ability or performance.

Examples
She is good at English.
He is bad at math.
She is excellent at singing.

9. AT – Used for Reaction or Condition

Shows emotional or mental state.

Examples
She was surprised at the news.
He laughed at the joke.
I am shocked at his behavior.

10. AT – Used to Show Condition or Situation

Examples
The country is at war.
The machine is at rest.
He is at ease now.

11. AT – Used for Level or Stage

Examples
Prices are at a high level.
The project is at an early stage.