Words / A1

AT/æt/

At marks a point: at six, at the door, at school, at the weekend (British). In is for months and cities (in April, in Lahore). On is for days and surfaces (on Monday, on the table). At night is a set phrase.

Meaning

Used for a point in time or a point in place: at six; at the station.

Examples

• “Meet me at the door.”
• “The film starts at eight.”
• “I am at the station now.”

Good to know

at + clock time / point. Days: on. Months/cities: in.

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