at

/ət/

Middle English, from Old English æt; akin to Old High German az at, Latin ad

preposition

  1. —used as a function word to indicate presence or occurrence in, on, or near

  2. —used as a function word to indicate the goal of an indicated or implied action or motion

  3. —used as a function word to indicate that with which one is occupied or employed

noun

  1. a monetary subunit of the kip

verb

  1. to respond to, challenge, or disparage the claim or opinion of (someone) —usually used in the phrase don't @ me