thereat

adverb

there·​at t͟her-ˈat How to pronounce thereat (audio)
1
: at that place
2
: at that occurrence

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thereat was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Thereat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereat. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

thereat

adverb
there·​at t͟ha-ˈrat How to pronounce thereat (audio)
t͟he-
1
: at that place
2
: at that occurrence : on that account

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