one-shot

The word “one-shot” has 2 syllables: one-shot

It's pronounced as /wʌn ʃɑt/


What is synonym and antonym for one-shot?

In the thesaurus, “one-shot” has 30 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for one-shot along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for one-shot

  • alone
  • apart
  • by oneself
  • exclusive
  • inconstant
  • individual
  • infrequent
  • intermittent
  • irregular
  • isolated
  • lone
  • matchless
  • nonce
  • occasional
  • once in a lifetime
  • one
  • one and only
  • one-off
  • onetime
  • particular
  • peerless
  • single
  • sole
  • solitary
  • solo
  • unaccompanied
  • unequaled
  • unique
  • unparalleled
  • unrivaled

Antonyms for one-shot

  • accustomed
  • annual
  • around-the-clock
  • chronic
  • common
  • commonplace
  • confirmed
  • constant
  • continual
  • customary
  • cyclic
  • cyclical
  • everyday
  • expected
  • familiar
  • frequent
  • habitual
  • hourly
  • inveterate
  • ordinary
  • periodic
  • periodical
  • recurrent
  • recurring
  • regular
  • repeated
  • round-the-clock
  • routine
  • steady
  • ubiquitous
  • usual
  • yearly

Meanings of one-shot

  • noun
    1. A television program, film, or comic book that is not part of a series.
    2. A cinematographic shot of a person talking to camera; a talking head.
    3. A monostable multivibrator.
    4. A programmable interval timer.
    5. Something that occurs only once; a one-off.
    6. A type of long-lasting paint.
    7. A music sample that is played without immediate repetition.
    8. A fanfic of only one chapter.
    9. A single appearance by a performer.
    10. A gun that must be reloaded after firing a single shot.
    11. A product that is sold on its own, rather than as part of a line of products.
  • verb
    1. To kill or destroy with a single hit.
  • adjective
    1. Needing only a single attempt to become effective.
    2. Unique; occurring only once.
    3. Performing all the necessary steps on every occurrence, rather than relying on previous setup.
    4. (research design) Measuring something at a single point in time, with no control group.
    5. Pertaining to a single shot.

Example Sentences

  • He had a one-shot opportunity to make the presentation, and he nailed it.
  • This is a one-shot deal, so don’t miss out on it!
  • The team has been preparing for the one-shot match that could decide their future.
  • I took a one-shot approach to the problem, hoping my first idea would work.
  • The movie was a one-shot success, with no sequels planned.

On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to one-shot, such as: accustomed, alone, annual, apart, around-the-clock, by oneself, chronic.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

one-off

  • alone
  • distinct
  • distinctive
  • incomparable
  • inconstant
  • individual
  • infrequent
  • inimitable
  • intermittent
  • irregular
  • lone
  • matchless
  • nonce
  • occasional
  • one
  • one-shot
  • onetime
  • only
  • peerless
  • separate
  • single
  • singular
  • sole
  • solitary
  • solo
  • special
  • sui generis
  • unaccompanied
  • unattended
  • unequaled
  • unequalled
  • unique
  • unmatched
  • unparalleled
  • unrivaled
  • unrivalled
  • unsurpassable
  • unsurpassed

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