Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

while one is at it

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.67 in modern English

Syllables: while one is at it
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

conj

While one is doing that; while one is carrying out that action; suggesting another action one could accomplish at the same time.

Example Sentences

"If you're going downtown anyway, could you return these books to the library while you're at it?"

Etymology

See at it.

Phrases

kill two birds with one stone might as well

Frequently Paired Words

kill two birds with one stone might as well

Synonyms

while one is about it

Questions

What does while one is at it mean?: While one is doing that; while one is carrying out that action; suggesting another action one could accomplish at the same time.
Where does while one is at it come from?: See at it.

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