atat /ət; strong æt/ ●●● S1 W1 preposition 
They live at 18 Victoria Street. Does this train stop at Preston? I was waiting at the bus stop. Liz and her friend sat down at a corner table. Turn left at the church. We’ll meet at Harry’s (=at Harry’s house). I spent an unpleasant hour at the dentist’s. Dad’s at work (=in the place where he works).at the top/bottom/end etc (of something) At the top of the stairs, she paused.2used to say what event or activity someone is taking part in: I met my wife at a disco. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the finance committee. I’m sorry, Pam’s at lunch just now.3used to say that someone is studying somewhere regularly: Is Jessica still at school? Hulme was a student at Oxford in the 1960s.4used to say exactly when something happens: The film starts at 8 o'clock.5during a particular period of time: My husband often works at night. We go to Midnight Mass at Christmas.6used to say which thing or person an action is directed towards or intended for: He gazed up at the sky. You don’t have to shout at me. The older girls used to throw stones at me. The course is aimed at those aged 16 or over.7used to say what or who causes an action or feeling: The children all laughed at his jokes. I’m surprised at you! Dad got really mad at me for scratching the car. her distress at having to leave8used to say which subject or activity you are talking about when you say whether someone is skilful, successful etc or not: Barbara’s getting on really well at her new job.good/bad etc at (doing) something I’ve always been good at maths. Matt’s bad at handling people. He’s an expert at making things out of junk.9used to say that someone or something is in a particular state: two nations at war Many children are still at risk from neglect or abuse.10used to show a price, rate, level, age, speed etc: old books selling at 10 cents each You should have more sense at your age. The Renault was travelling at about 50 mph. Amanda rode off at a gallop.11at your best/worst/most effective etc used to say that, at a particular time, someone or something is as good, bad etc as they can be: The garden is at its best in June. This was Federer at his most powerful.12used to say what someone tries to touch, or keeps touching: I clutched at the rope. George was just picking at his food. Sarah took another sip at her wine.13used to say what someone tries to do: the student’s first attempt at a piece of research They were so beautiful that I decided to have a go at growing them.14because of what someone has said: Chapman visited Austria at the invitation of his friend, Hugo Meisl. At my suggestion, Bernard went to see his former teacher.15while I’m/you’re etc at it spoken used to suggest that someone should do something while they are doing something else: I’m just going for a cup of coffee. Shall I bring you one while I’m at it?16be at it again informal if you say that someone is at it again, you mean that they are doing something you disapprove of, which they have done before: She’s at it again, interfering in other people’s business.17at that a)also or besides: It’s a new idea, and a good one, at that. b)after something is said: Tess called him a liar and at that he stormed out of the room.18be where it’s at old-fashioned informal used to say that a place or activity is very popular, exciting, and fashionable → at all at all1(6)USAGE: At, in, onTalking about timeUse at– with clock times:· at one o'clock· at 6.30– with points of time in the day:· at midnight· at noon· at dawn· at sunset– with holiday periods, meaning the few days around the holiday:· at Easter· at Diwali– with weekend, in British English:· See you at the weekend!· At weekends we go out.Use in– with parts of the day:· in the morning· in the evening· I never watch TV in the daytime.– with months, seasons, years, and centuries:· in May· in the summer· in 2004· in the 21st centuryUse on– with dates and specific days:· on 29th July· on Tuesday afternoons· on the last day of term– with weekend, in American English:· We sometimes go there on weekends.Talking about position and placeUse at– with particular positions or places:· at the end of the corridor· at the back of the room· at the corner of the street– to mean 'next to' or 'beside':· She sat at her desk.· He stopped me at the door.– with words for buildings, for example airport, university, restaurant, art gallery:· at the airport· at the Lyceum theatre– with city or place names, when you are talking about stopping during a journey:· Does this train stop at Watford?Use in– with a position or place, when something or someone is inside a larger thing such as a room:· in the bath· in the kitchen· in the garden· in the doorway– with cities, counties, states, and countries:· When will you arrive in Tokyo?· He lives in Germany.· She’s working in California.– with the names of squares, plazas etc:· in Times SquareUse on– with a position or place, when one thing is attached to or touching another:· a spot on the end of her nose· He hung his jacket on the back of a chair.You can use either in or on with street names in British English. In American English, use on:· in Oxford Street· on the High Street· on 42nd Street· on Broadway
WORD ORIGINat
Origin:
Old English ætEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Where were you last night?" "We were at a play."
- A lot of people get very lonely at Christmas.
- Andy, I'm surprised at you!
- Cliff works at night.
- Frank joined the navy at the beginning of the war.
- Gas is selling at about $1.35 a gallon.
- He starts work at 10, and finishes at 6:30.
- How's Kevin doing at his new job?
- I'll meet you at the station at 6.30.
- I get the shopping done when the kids are at school.
- I have a hospital appointment at 9.00 am.
- I saw your mother at the supermarket.
- I threw the ball at Joe and hit him on the back of the neck.
- Joe's at the dentist.
- Look at that!
- Meet me at my house.
- Nick looked back and grinned at her.
- Nobody laughed at his jokes.
- Pete is at Jane's right now.
- Stop shouting at me!
THESAURUS
at or towards the back of something, and often hidden by it: · The sun went behind a cloud.· I got stuck behind a truck on the way to the airport.
British English, in (the) back American English behind something, especially a building: · There’s a small garden at the back of the cottage.· Their house has a pool in the back.
written behind something, especially a building. At/to the rear sounds rather formal and is used especially in written descriptions: · They parked in a small car park at the rear of the hotel.· There is a small seating area to the rear.
if someone or something is in the background, it is behind the place where the main activity is happening: · If you look carefully at the painting, you will see several men sitting at a table in the background.
Longman Language Activatorat the beginning · At the start it looked as though Italy would win, but Argentina improved as the game went on.· She was nervous at the beginning but she settled down as she got further into her speech.at the beginning/start of · We pay our rent at the beginning of the month.· For homework tonight, start at the beginning of chapter three and read up to page 98.· At the start of the century, barely 3% of the population was literate.
use this to say what happened at the beginning, especially when something different happened later. Initially is more formal than at first: · Barney was quiet at first, but gradually he became more confident.· At first I didn't think Nancy and I would get along.· They offered her the job, initially on a temporary basis but later as a full member of the staff.
especially spoken use this to talk about what happens at the beginning, especially when something different may happen later: · Our employees receive health benefits and $28,000 a year to start with.· Even children who are healthy to begin with wouldn't survive long in these terrible conditions.
at the beginning - use this to talk about the situation at the time in the past when something first started: · Originally, they told me I was only going to work 35 hours a week.· Two hundred people showed up for the wedding, about 50 more than we originally planned.
formal if something is known, believed, decided etc at the outset , it is known etc from the very earliest point in a period of time or activity: · Sylvia knew at the outset what her ultimate goals were.· It had been decided at the outset that Theresa would be our spokesperson.
types of film after a long period of time, especially after a lot of difficulties or after a long delay: · After a lot of questioning, James finally admitted he had taken the car.· In the end, I decided that the best thing to do was to ask Billy for help.· The plane eventually arrived at 6:30 - over three hours late.
use this when something good happens after you have waited for it for a long time: · I'm really glad that Ken's found a job at last.· At last the rain stopped and the players came back on the field.at long last (=after a very long time): · At long last he was able to see his family again.
if something is going to happen sooner or later , it will certainly happen but you do not know exactly when: · Sooner or later this would end up in the papers, and I would be out of a job.· I'm sure Brian will turn up sooner or later.· He is worried that sooner or later his business will fail.
use this to say that something will happen at some time in the future, especially something that you hope will happen, although you do not know exactly when: · They're bound to find a cure for cancer one day.· I knew that we would meet again one day.· One day ordinary people will be able to travel in space.
after a particular period of time, especially after a gradual process of change or development: · She started as an office junior, and in time became director of the whole company.· Jarvis was a strange man, but in time I got to like him.
if someone or something ends up in a particular situation or condition, they eventually come to be in that situation or condition - use this especially about something bad that happens: · Forbes ended up in prison for not paying his taxes.· The sweater that my mum knitted ended up twice the size it should have been.end up doing something: · We ended up having to postpone our vacation.end up as: · Our chess game finally ended up as a draw.
to regularly go to a school, work or church · As a child I used to hate going to church.· Karen goes to Daley College.· He's been going to Spanish lessons for months and he still can't speak a word of it.
written to regularly go to a class, school or church: · Both children attend St. Joan Church· Karl attended college after military service.
especially British /be in American if you are at or are in a school, college, or university, you study there: · I'm at Belton School. What about you?· Mary is at Northwestern University.· Sam was an athlete in school.be at school/college/university: · My husband and I met when we were both at college.
immediately quickly and without any delay: · If your baby has a fever you should call the doctor immediately.· When mother saw my face, she knew immediately that something was wrong.· Knowing the case was urgent, I replied to her lawyer's email immediately.
also straight away British if you do something at once , right away , or straightaway , you do it immediately, especially because it is urgent: · The principal wants to see you at once.· We're in love and we want to get married right away.· You said it was important so I came straight away.
spoken if someone in authority orders you to do something this minute or right now , they want you to do it immediately, and they are usually annoyed with you: · Katie, put that down this minute, or you'll go straight to bed.· Tell Mick that I want to see him in my office, right now.
formal if you do something without delay , you do it immediately and without wasting any time, especially because it is important to do it as soon as possible: · If you lose your passport, you should contact the embassy without delay.· The crew and passengers were keen to get airborne without further delay.
in a place: in Africa/the city/the mountains/Oxford Street etc in a country, town, area etc: · "Where's Annie?" "She's in the yard."· I'm going to a conference in Tokyo.· The plane crashed in the Andes.· John spent several years teaching in Zimbabwe.· She lives in Fern Street.· In the park there were two football matches going on.· European manufacturers are facing ever increasing competition from companies in the Far East.
: at the bank/the doctor's/the theatre/the airport/school etc in a place where you go for a particular purpose: · I'll meet you at the station at 6.30.· Joe's at the dentist.· "Where were you last night?" "We were at a play."· I get the shopping done when the kids are at school.
: on the island/the coast/the outskirts/Oxford Street etc on a particular piece of land: · It's a beautiful little fishing village on the south coast.· We could go to that Chinese restaurant on 23rd street.· Most superstores are built on the edge of town.
to be at an event where you are not now · What was the game like? Were there many people there?· I went to a party last night and your sister was there too.· A lot of the people at the charity event were only there to look at other people.
if someone is at a particular event, they are there in order to see or hear it: · Most of the actors in the movie were at the New York preview.· I don't remember Uncle Bob. I don't think he was at the funeral.· Were you at the meeting when they announced the layoffs?
formal if someone is present at a special or official event, they are there, especially because it is important that they should see what is happening: · The only people who were present for the ceremony were the bride and groom, the priest, and two witnesses.be present at/for: · It was very important to Jim to be present for the birth of his first child.those present (=the people there): · Those present at the trial said that the accused looked cheerful.
to be in the place where something such as an accident or crime has happened: · Journalists were on the scene within minutes of the plane crash.· A Safety Board team was on the scene Monday morning to try to determine the cause of the accident.
especially British to be in the place where something very interesting or exciting happens: · I'm going to the stadium. I want to be on the spot when they announce the international team.· Many reporters, in an attempt to be on the spot in war time, have ended up being killed.
formal to be at a special or important event, especially in order to take part in it: · Over 2000 police were in attendance at yesterday's demonstration.· The First Lady was in attendance for most of the conference sessions.· He always enjoyed going to Stewart's parties where famous people were sure to be in attendance.
what hour, day etc something happens the particular minute or hour of the day when something is planned to happen, or the particular minute or hour that it happened in the past: the time of something: · Could I have the times of the trains to Birmingham please?· This leaflet lists the dates and times of all the concerts.· The police are still trying to establish the exact time of her death.what time?: · What time did you see the man leave the bus station?· What time do you usually start in the mornings?· What time is the news on?departure/arrival time (=the time when a train, plane, etc leaves or arrives): · The departure times are posted on our website.· The plane's estimated arrival time is 19:45.opening/closing time (=the time when a shop, office etc opens or closes): · We went into a cafe and sat there until closing time.· I've got to get this to the video store by closing time.opening times (=the normal times when a shop is open): · Check with the museum for opening times at www.musart.co.lunchtime/dinnertime etc (=the time when you have a meal): · Robbie! It's suppertime!time of year/day etc: · The winds are pretty strong at this time of year.· There won't be much traffic on the roads at this time of night.by that time (=after a particular hour of the day or night has passed): · Well, most people had gone to bed by that time of night.· She apologized for being late, but by that time I was really annoyed with her.
the day, month, or year when something is planned to happen, or happened: · Do you know the date when the house was built?· We still haven't received notification of the exam date.the date(s) of something: · Give me the dates of the American War of Independence.· June 9th is the date of the European elections.date for: · We need to arrange a date for the next meeting.· A date for his release has not yet been agreed.set a date (for something) (=choose a particular date): · Have they set a date for the wedding yet?birth date/date of birth (=the date on which someone was born): · It helps if you provide your birth date and Social Security number.· Could I have your name and your date of birth please?start date (=the date when something begins, especially a job): · I later received confirmation of my new job in a letter indicating the start date.closing date (=the date when a competition, offer etc ends): · The closing date for entries is 3 March 2001.expiry dateBritish /expiration date American (=the date on which something can no longer be used): · Key in your credit card details, including the expiration date of the card.· Are you sure these yoghurts are ok? Have you checked the expiry date?launch/release date (=the date when a new product, film, etc is shown to people): · "Snow White" had a December release date to capture the Christmas market.
a fixed period of time in the day when a particular activity, business etc happens: · I'd like to return something to your store - what are your hours?office/opening/business hours (=when an office, shop etc is open): · Our telephone hotline is open during regular business hours.visiting hours (=when you can visit someone in the hospital): · Visiting hours are from 2 to 5 every day.after hours (=after an office, shop etc is closed): · After hours callers can leave a voicemail message.out of hours British (=before or after the usual business hours): · What was Tom doing in the office out of hours?
a particular period or point of time during the day or night: at this hour (=very late at night or early in the morning): · Sir, I'm sorry to bother you at this hour.at some ungodly hour informal (=very late or very early): · We had to get up at some ungodly hour to catch our train.at all hours: · There's something happening on our street at all hours of the day and night.lunch/dinner hour: · I hate telemarketers who call during the dinner hour.
a word meaning the time, day, or date that something is planned to happen, used especially when you are considering how suitable this is: timing of: · The voter survey is crucial to the timing of the election.
use this with hours and minutes of the day, special holidays, or the beginning or end of a period of time: at six o'clock/half-past four/midnight/lunchtime etc: · He starts work at 10, and finishes at 6:30.· Would you like to go to the sandwich bar at lunchtime?· I have a hospital appointment at 9.00 am.at Christmas/Easter/New Year: · We get a week's holiday at Easter.· What are you doing at Christmas?at the end/beginning/start (of something): · Frank joined the navy at the beginning of the war.· We get paid at the end of the week.· The students all do a short test at the start of term.
use this with particular days: · The team holds a meeting on the first Monday of every month.· I tried to catch him on the last day of term, but he'd already left.on Monday/Tuesday night/Friday evening etc: · We're going out for dinner on Friday.· Are you doing anything special on Saturday night?on August 12th/March 2nd etc: · She was born on May 12, 1913.· The course starts on 14 October.on my birthday/their wedding day/Valentine's day etc: · Did you call dad on Father's Day?· Aren't you coming here on Christmas Day?on Thursdays/Fridays etcalso on a Thursday/Friday etc British (=every Thursday, Friday etc): · Her husband takes her shopping on a Saturday to Asda.· We always go to the pub on Fridays.
use this with parts of the day, particular years, or particular months, and seasons of the year: in the morning/afternoon/evening: · I'm usually too tired to cook a meal in the evening.· We didn't get to bed until 3 o'clock in the morning.first thing in the morning (=very early in the morning): · I want to be ready to leave first thing in the morning.in 1892/2001 etc: · In 2004, the Olympic Games will be held in Athens.in the fifties/sixties/1990s etc (=from 1950 to 1959, 1960 to 1969 etc): · He did a lot of abstract art in the sixties, but he's moved on since then.in January/February/the autumn etc: · I came to England in the summer of 1995.· The series returns in the autumn.· "How old is Philip now?" "He's four in December".
use this to say how far back in the past something happened: 5 minutes/an hour/100 years etc ago: · Michael left the office 20 minutes ago.· "When did you hurt your back?" "About a fortnight ago."· My daughter was married just over a year ago.a long time ago: · I met your father once, a long time ago.a short time ago/a little while ago: · Did you see that program about genetics that was on a little while ago?a minute/moment ago: · I had my keys a minute ago, and now I can't find them.not so long ago (=used to say that something was quite a short time ago): · We went down to see a show in London not so long ago.how long ago? (=used to ask how far back in the past something happened): · How long ago was that, Dad?· How long ago did you buy the computer?
at exactly a particular time and not any earlier or later: · On the stroke of midnight, the British flag was lowered for the last time over Delhi.· The judge entered the courtroom at the stroke of nine.
at the same time · Charlie and I arrived at the same time.· Are you supposed to press these two buttons at the same time?· We've launched an appeal, and at the same time we are sending out supplies, shelters, and blankets.at the same time as · His wife had a baby at the same time as Elaine.· You must have been at Harvard at the same time as I was.all at the same time (=when you do several things at the same time) · So you want to talk to them, identify that they are a candidate, and then give them the test all at the same time?
if two or more people or things do the same thing together , they do it at the same time and usually in the same place: · The Baltimore and Boston trains came in together.· Three runners crossed the line together.
if two or more things happen at once , they happen at the same time and this is annoying or causes problems: · I can't understand what you're saying when you both talk at once.· You're trying to do too many things at once.· Anyone know the answer? Don't all shout at once, put your hand up.all at once: · You can't have three weeks' holiday all at once, you'll have to take them separately.
if someone does two or more things at one time , they do them at the same time, especially if this is difficult or impressive: · This word processor allows you to work with two documents at one time.· There aren't many places around here where you can cater for fifty or so people at one time.· You feel like you are going in twelve different directions at one time.all at one time: · See, I can lock the doors all at one time.
if two or more things happen simultaneously , they happen at exactly the same time: · The system can simultaneously search up to 16 databases.· People can't write and listen simultaneously.· Video-conferencing enables us to address audiences all over the nation simultaneously.
towards also toward American moving, looking, or pointing in a particular direction: · If you walk along the river bank towards Skipton you come to a bridge.· She stood with her back toward the window.· Glancing towards me, he started to laugh.· He looked toward the ceiling of his tiny apartment.· The plane banked and turned toward the mountains.slide/push/throw etc something towards somebody/something: · He slid the plate of cookies toward her.
towards a place or object, but not moving, looking, or pointing directly at it: · Tyler strode off in the direction of Foxwood.· People were making a move in the direction of the dining room.in somebody's direction: · I glanced in her direction and our eyes met.in the general direction of something (=generally towards): · He waved a hand in the general direction of the bar. "Another drink?"
: set off/make/head for to start to go towards a particular place, especially in a determined way: · We set off for Boston at daybreak.· When it started to rain we headed for the trees as fast as we could.· It's getting dark -- we'd better make for home.
: London/Paris/north/east etc bound towards a particular place or direction - use this especially about planes, trains, cars etc and the direction in which a road, railway track etc is going in: · The London bound train leaves at 22.00 hours.· There have been several delays to southbound rail services.· We were travelling westbound on Interstate 90.· All inward bound flights are being cancelled due to heavy fog.
if you look, smile, wave, throw something etc at someone, you look, smile etc in their direction: · The children stared at the eerie old house.· Nick looked back and grinned at her.· I threw the ball at Joe and hit him on the back of the neck.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY At the top of the stairs, she paused. I’ve always been good at maths. Matt’s bad at handling people.
At the top of the stairs, she paused. I’ve always been good at maths. Matt’s bad at handling people.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► at your best/worst/most effective etc► while I’m/you’re etc at it
1used to say exactly where something or someone is, or where something happens: - It is a matter of great importance, on which the Government are at it again.
- Lydia's imagination was at it again.
- Now they are at it again.
- That Arkansas poultry producer was at it again.
- The guys are at it again, discussing my private parts in public.
- The parakeets were at it again, their squawks rising like shifting clouds.
- They were at it again within two minutes of the restart, as Shaun Bartlett fired over from close range.
- She's pregnant and having twins at that!
- Tess called him a liar and at that he stormed out of the room.
- An intelligent computer-based agent will have determined that you will be on that flight at that time, in that seat.
- It contained at that time 23 houses.
- Lifeguards at that time reported that the whale appeared lethargic and did not attempt to swim away once freed from the kelp.
- None of these four and five-year-olds could read at that stage.
- Party managers arrived at that conclusion because that is the way they had treated their own party for the past eight years.
- So personal growth at that time was in high leaps forward rather than in little trickles.
- That would mean they've taken something like ten miles at that point.
- This was not so easy at that time as the crewing arrangements were very much of a closed shop.
- Forget the business struggle: the busyness battle is where it's at.
- This is where it's at.
They live at 18 Victoria Street. Does this train stop at Preston? I was waiting at the bus stop. Liz and her friend sat down at a corner table. Turn left at the church. We’ll meet at Harry’s (=at Harry’s house). I spent an unpleasant hour at the dentist’s. Dad’s at work (=in the place where he works).at the top/bottom/end etc (of something) At the top of the stairs, she paused.2used to say what event or activity someone is taking part in: I met my wife at a disco. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the finance committee. I’m sorry, Pam’s at lunch just now.3used to say that someone is studying somewhere regularly: Is Jessica still at school? Hulme was a student at Oxford in the 1960s.4used to say exactly when something happens: The film starts at 8 o'clock.5during a particular period of time: My husband often works at night. We go to Midnight Mass at Christmas.6used to say which thing or person an action is directed towards or intended for: He gazed up at the sky. You don’t have to shout at me. The older girls used to throw stones at me. The course is aimed at those aged 16 or over.7used to say what or who causes an action or feeling: The children all laughed at his jokes. I’m surprised at you! Dad got really mad at me for scratching the car. her distress at having to leave8used to say which subject or activity you are talking about when you say whether someone is skilful, successful etc or not: Barbara’s getting on really well at her new job.good/bad etc at (doing) something I’ve always been good at maths. Matt’s bad at handling people. He’s an expert at making things out of junk.9used to say that someone or something is in a particular state: two nations at war Many children are still at risk from neglect or abuse.10used to show a price, rate, level, age, speed etc: old books selling at 10 cents each You should have more sense at your age. The Renault was travelling at about 50 mph. Amanda rode off at a gallop.11at your best/worst/most effective etc used to say that, at a particular time, someone or something is as good, bad etc as they can be: The garden is at its best in June. This was Federer at his most powerful.12used to say what someone tries to touch, or keeps touching: I clutched at the rope. George was just picking at his food. Sarah took another sip at her wine.13used to say what someone tries to do: the student’s first attempt at a piece of research They were so beautiful that I decided to have a go at growing them.14because of what someone has said: Chapman visited Austria at the invitation of his friend, Hugo Meisl. At my suggestion, Bernard went to see his former teacher.15while I’m/you’re etc at it spoken used to suggest that someone should do something while they are doing something else: I’m just going for a cup of coffee. Shall I bring you one while I’m at it?16be at it again informal if you say that someone is at it again, you mean that they are doing something you disapprove of, which they have done before: She’s at it again, interfering in other people’s business.17at that a)also or besides: It’s a new idea, and a good one, at that. b)after something is said: Tess called him a liar and at that he stormed out of the room.18be where it’s at old-fashioned informal used to say that a place or activity is very popular, exciting, and fashionable → at all at all1(6)USAGE: At, in, onTalking about timeUse at– with clock times:· at one o'clock· at 6.30– with points of time in the day:· at midnight· at noon· at dawn· at sunset– with holiday periods, meaning the few days around the holiday:· at Easter· at Diwali– with weekend, in British English:· See you at the weekend!· At weekends we go out.Use in– with parts of the day:· in the morning· in the evening· I never watch TV in the daytime.– with months, seasons, years, and centuries:· in May· in the summer· in 2004· in the 21st centuryUse on– with dates and specific days:· on 29th July· on Tuesday afternoons· on the last day of term– with weekend, in American English:· We sometimes go there on weekends.Talking about position and placeUse at– with particular positions or places:· at the end of the corridor· at the back of the room· at the corner of the street– to mean 'next to' or 'beside':· She sat at her desk.· He stopped me at the door.– with words for buildings, for example airport, university, restaurant, art gallery:· at the airport· at the Lyceum theatre– with city or place names, when you are talking about stopping during a journey:· Does this train stop at Watford?Use in– with a position or place, when something or someone is inside a larger thing such as a room:· in the bath· in the kitchen· in the garden· in the doorway– with cities, counties, states, and countries:· When will you arrive in Tokyo?· He lives in Germany.· She’s working in California.– with the names of squares, plazas etc:· in Times SquareUse on– with a position or place, when one thing is attached to or touching another:· a spot on the end of her nose· He hung his jacket on the back of a chair.You can use either in or on with street names in British English. In American English, use on:· in Oxford Street· on the High Street· on 42nd Street· on Broadway- inconclusiveness
- incongruity
- incongruous
- incongruously
- inconsequential
- inconsequentially
- inconsiderable
- inconsiderate
- inconsiderately
- inconsistency
- inconsistent
- inconsolable
- inconsolably
- inconspicuous
- inconspicuously
- inconstancy
- inconstant
- incontestable
- incontinence
- incontinent
- incontrovertible
- incontrovertibly
- inconvenience
- inconvenient
- inconveniently