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at a high rate
phrase A2very quickly, frequently, or at an expensive cost
↗At a moment's notice
phraseimmediately and with very little or almost no prior warning
↗At All Costs
phraseRegardless of the difficulty or effort required; essential to achieve or avoid.
↗At Best
phraseUnder the most favorable circumstances or conditions; even in the best scenario; Under the most optimal conditions; taking the most favorable possible view.
↗at ease
phraseFeeling relaxed, comfortable, and free from stage fright or nervousness.
↗at first
phrase A1in or at the beginning of an experience or period
↗at first glance
phraseWhen first considering or looking at something before examining it closely
↗at last
phrase A2finally; after waiting for a long time
↗at least
phraseNot less than a specific amount; used to emphasize a positive aspect in a bad situation; Not less than; at the minimum baseline required for safety.
↗At Loggerheads
idiomIn stubborn disagreement or dispute; strongly in conflict with someone.
↗At Most
phraseNot more than a specified amount or degree; maximally
↗At My Wits' End
idiomCompletely overwhelmed and baffled, having exhausted all ideas or resources to solve a problem.
↗at once
phrase A1immediately; at the same time
↗at risk
phrase B1in danger of being hurt, harmed, damaged, or lost; In a vulnerable state where loss, rejection, or failure is probable.
↗At That Time
phraseDuring a specific period or moment in the past
↗At the back of my mind
phrasePresent in one's subconscious thoughts or memory without being actively concentrated upon.
↗At the Bottom of the Totem Pole
idiomOccupying the lowest rank, status, or position of importance in an organization or hierarchy.
↗At the Crack of Dawn
idiomVery early in the morning, right as the first light of day appears.
↗At the Drop of a Hat
idiomImmediately and without hesitation; instantly upon the slightest trigger.
↗At the End of the Day
phraseWhen everything is considered; in the final analysis
↗At the End of Your Rope
idiomHaving run out of patience, strength, or options to cope with a stressful situation.
↗at the foot of
phrase B1at the bottom or base of something
↗at the last minute
phraseat the latest possible time, just before an event or deadline
↗at the root of
idiom A2as the primary or foundational cause of something
↗at work
phrase A1at one's workplace; busy doing a job
↗At Worst
phraseUnder the most negative or unfavorable circumstances; in the worst-case scenario
↗At your own pace
phraseat a speed and schedule that suits your personal comfort and learning style
↗At-Large
idiomFree and unconfined; or representing a whole community or general population rather than a single division.
↗atavism
word C2the recurrence in an organism of a trait or characteristic from an ancestral form
↗athlete
word A2a person who is trained or skilled in sports, especially running, jumping, or physical events a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
↗atmosphere
word B1the pervading tone, mood, or feeling of a place; also the envelope of gases surrounding a planet; the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place the layer of gases surrounding the Earth; the mood or feeling of a place
↗atom
word A2the smallest component of an element, having the chemical properties of the element
↗atomic habits
word B2Small, incremental daily routines that compound over time to yield significant results.
↗attach
word B1to fasten something to another thing; to add a file to a message to join or fasten something to another thing; to join or fasten something to another thing
↗attached file
phrase B1a computer document appended to an email or digital message
↗attachment
word B1a computer file appended to an email; also an emotional bond or affection a strong feeling of affection or connection; a strong feeling of affection or connection
↗attack
word A2to use violence against someone; a violent action or strong criticism to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place; to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly to use force to try to harm a person, group, or place
↗Attack Is the Best Form of Defence
proverbAdopting an aggressive or proactive initiative shields you more effectively than merely reacting defensively (British variant)
↗Attack Is the Best Form of Defense
proverbSeizing the initiative through aggressive action guarantees better security than passive waiting (American variant)
↗attain
word A1to succeed in getting or achieving something after effort to achieve or reach something
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