Phrase guide

at one blast

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ət wʌn ˈblɑːst/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ət wɒn ˈblɑːst/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /ət wʌn ˈblæst/

1

adv

Meaning 1

At once, at the same moment in time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

With one firing of a cannon or firearm; especially one whose ammunition is shotgun shot or grape shot, such that the multiple pieces of shot from one firing hit multiple birds or multiple soldiers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English at one blaste.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: auf einen Schlag — at once, at the same moment in time
  • Malay: sambil menyelam minum air — at once, at the same moment in time
  • Spanish: de un plumazo — at once, at the same moment in time