idiom |
1. at it Informal Engaged in verbal or physical conflict; arguing or fighting: The neighbors are at it again. |
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noun |
1. See Table at currency. |
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preposition |
1. In or near the area occupied by; in or near the location of: at the market; at our destination. |
2. In or near the position of: always at my side; at the center of the page. |
3. To or toward the direction or location of, especially for a specific purpose: Questions came at us from all sides. |
4. Present during; attending: at the dance. |
5. Within the interval or span of: at the dinner hour; at a glance. |
6. In the activity or field of: skilled at playing chess; good at math. |
7. To or using the rate, extent, or amount of; to the point of: at 30 cents a pound; at high speed; at 20 paces; at 350°F. |
8. On account of; because of: rejoice at a victory. |
9. By way of; through: exited at the rear gate. |
10. In accord with; following: at my request. |
11. Dependent upon: at the mercy of the court. |
12. Occupied with: at work. |
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