Use of the preposition "AT"

How to use the preposition AT?

The preposition at is a very commonly used preposition. We use it every day.

Let's see how to use it.

1. You can use it before a small place or position. 

Examples: 

He works at this office. 

I saw him at Newtown. 

Monisha lives at Monipur.

2. You can use it to indicate a specific time.

Examples:

I will go there at 5 pm.

She returns home at 9 pm.

Hiroshi goes to the gym at dawn.

Mini suddenly woke up at midnight. 

3. You can use it before age.

Examples:

He started to gyming at nineteen.

I quit playing football at the age of 34.

Priya got the job at 26. 

4. You can use it before direction.

Examples:

The police ran at the thief.

The cat rushed at the mice.

5. You can use it to indicate condition. 

Examples:

My brother is at work.

The patient is at rest. 

The soldiers are at war.

More examples with the preposition at.

The ships sail at midnight. 

They started the conversation at dinner.