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whereat

/wɛəɹˈæt/

Meanings
  • adverb

    A place or situation where something happens or is done.

    - "The book is interesting whereat the main character faces a difficult challenge."
    - "I'll be there at the concert whereat my favorite band performs."

Variants
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whereat , where , where I am at , where I'm at , where he is at , where he's at , where it's at , where one is at , where she is at , where she's at , where they are at , where they're at , where we are at , where we're at , where you are at , where you're at , wheres , where (someone) is at , where is at , where someone is at
Etymology
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Originated from the Old English word 'hwear' meaning 'where' and 'at' meaning 'being at a place'.


Trivia
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  1. In Old English, 'whereat' was a separate word used to indicate 'where' and 'at'.

  2. The word 'whereat' is rarely used in modern English and is considered archaic.


Related Concepts
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  1. location: Refers to a place or position in physical environment.

  2. situation: Refer to the circumstances or conditions in which something exists or occurs.


Culture
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In literature, 'whereat' has been used to add emphasis and describe a location or situation.

How to Memorize "whereat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map or a scene where 'whereat' is used to describe a location.

  2. associate

    - Connect 'whereat' with the words 'location' or 'situation' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence: 'Where is it at?' to help remember the meaning of 'whereat'.


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