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one–shot

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adjective \ˈwən-ˌshät\

Definition of one–shot

  1. 1 :  that is complete or effective through being done or used or applied only once there is no easy one–shot answer to the problem

  2. 2 :  that is not followed by something else of the same kind a one–shot tax cut

one–shot

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First Known Use of one–shot

1907

one–shot Synonyms

Synonyms
one-off, one-shot
Antonyms
frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady
Related Words
nonce; inconstant, infrequent, intermittent, irregular, occasional
Near Antonyms
common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual; cyclic (or cyclical); around-the-clock, constant, continual, hourly, round-the-clock; accustomed, chronic, confirmed, customary, habitual, inveterate; expected; annual, yearly

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ONE–SHOT Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of one–shot for English Language Learners

  • : done or happening only once

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