Phrase guide

at leisure

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Free from any occupation; not busy; idle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

When convenient.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • read the manual at your leisure
  • he traveled leisurely

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: leisurely

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Gothic: 𐌿𐌷𐍄𐌴𐌹𐌲𐍃 (uhteigs) — when convenient
  • Ancient Greek: σχολῇ (skholēî) — when convenient
  • Māori: takohe — when convenient