whereat
pronunciation
How to pronounce whereat in British English:
UK [weə'æt]
How to pronounce whereat in American English:
US [wer'æt]
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- Adverb:
- in consequence of which
- at or toward which
Word Origin
- whereat (adv.)
- mid-13c., from where + at.
Example
- 1. I know the things whereat you are displeased .
- 2. I know the reason whereat you are displeased .
- 3. Your husband was whereat the time ?
- 4. This is a statement whereat the listeners may get angry .
- 5. They will tell you many things which you have never known and whereat you will be amazed .