Meaning of at a stretch | Babel Free
Definitions
In one continuous period of time; at a time.
UK, not-comparable
Examples
“He worked for fifteen hours at a stretch.”
“Clara's father, a trollish ne'er-do-well who spent most of his time in brothels and saloons, would disappear for days and weeks at a stretch, leaving Clara and her mother to fend for themselves.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.