at one
/ət wʌn/To be in agreement or harmony with someone or something; to be on the same page.
After the meeting, we were all at one about the new strategy.
After the meeting, we were all in agreement about the new strategy.
This phrase is often used to indicate a consensus or shared understanding.
To be in a state of unity or togetherness, often in a social or emotional context.
The family was at one during the holiday celebration.
The family was united during the holiday celebration.
This usage is less common and often implies a sense of emotional or spiritual unity.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'at one' when you want to emphasize a sense of unity or agreement in a more formal or literary context.
⚡Gold Rule
Agreement Rule
Use 'at one' to describe a state of agreement or unity, often in a social or emotional context.
📖Word Origin
The phrase 'at one' originates from the idea of being in a state of unity or agreement, often used in both literal and figurative contexts.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is more commonly used in British English and can sometimes be replaced with 'in agreement' or 'on the same page' in American English.