Preposition AT

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Tell me please what preposition should be here:"Shopping AT/IN/BY low prices"?thank you.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

Shopping AT/FOR low prices... and it depends on who's talking.

Anonymous · Answer

so, why if preposition "at" defines a place in space (point in space), as the rule says, so why it can be used in this case?

The usage is: advertisment "Shopping at Duty Free prices"

Mister Micawber · Answer

Because 'at' has many other meanings. Can you find the right one in this Dictionary.com entry for 'at'?

AT

–preposition

1. (used to indicate a point or place occupied in space); in, on, or near: to stand at door; at the bottom of the barrel.

2. (used to indicate a location or position, as in , on a scale, or in order): at zero; at noon; at age 65; at the end; at the lowest point.

3. (used to indicate presence or location): at http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/home; at hand.

4. (used to indicate amount, degree, or rate): at great speed; at high altitudes.

5. (used to indicate a direction, goal, or objective); toward: Aim at the mark. Look at that.

6. (used to indicate occupation or involvement): at work; at play.

7. (used to indicate a state or condition): at ease; at peace.

8. (used to indicate a cause or source): She was annoyed at his stupidity.

9. (used to indicate a method or manner): He spoke at length.

10. (used to indicate relative quality or value): at one's best; at cost.

Anonymous · Answer

#10))

So the right proposition in this case ("Shopping at Duty Free prices") is AT?

Mister Micawber · Answer

Right!

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks a lot, buddy!!! Very useful information!

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