Uses of PREPOSITIONS
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| Uses of the preposition AT |
The preposition "at" indicates specific times (e.g., at 3 PM, at midnight), precise locations (e.g., at the corner, at 10 Downing St.), or general places like events and institutions (e.g., at the party, at school). It also shows a point of focus or an activity, such as looking at something or being at work, and is used in many fixed phrases like at night or at the moment. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
For Time
- Specific clock times: at 7:00, at noon, at 9:30.
- Mealtimes & breaks: at breakfast, at lunchtime.
- Specific times of day: at night, at sunrise, at sunset (but in the morning/afternoon/evening).
- Holidays/Festivals: at Christmas, at Easter (when referring to the period).
- Fixed phrases: at the moment, at the same time, at present. [1, 3, 5]
For Place & Location
- Specific addresses: at 123 Main Street.
- Points/Corners: at the bus stop, at the corner.
- Events/Activities: at a concert, at the meeting, at the cinema.
- Institutions/Buildings: at the library, at school, at the hospital (for a purpose).
- General locations: at home, at work, at the beach. [3, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Other Uses
- Focus/Object: To introduce the object of an action, as in "He stared at the painting" or "She's good at math".
- Age: Many children leave school at 16. [2, 4, 5, 6, 8]
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| Uses of the preposition IN |
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| Uses of the preposition INTO |
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