At that time: meaning, definitions and examples
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at that time
[ ət ðæt taɪm ]
expression
During that particular moment; at that specific point in time.
Synonyms
at that moment, in that moment.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| at that time |
Repeated term, context given above. |
| at that moment |
Used to describe a specific point in time, often to emphasize a particular event or feeling.
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| in that moment |
Similar to 'at that moment' but often used to convey the depth of a feeling or realization during an exact point in time.
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Examples of usage
- I was still in school at that time.
- At that time, I didn't know what to do.
Translations
Translations of the word "at that time" in other languages:
🇵🇹 naquela época
🇮🇳 उस समय
🇩🇪 zu jener Zeit
🇮🇩 pada waktu itu
🇺🇦 тоді
🇵🇱 w tamtym czasie
🇯🇵 その時
🇫🇷 à ce moment-là
🇪🇸 en ese momento
🇹🇷 o zaman
🇰🇷 그때
🇸🇦 في ذلك الوقت
🇨🇿 v té době
🇸🇰 v tom čase
🇨🇳 那时候
🇸🇮 takrat
🇮🇸 á þeim tíma
🇰🇿 сол уақытта
🇬🇪 იმ დროს
🇦🇿 o vaxt
🇲🇽 en ese momento
Etymology
The phrase 'at that time' has been used in the English language for centuries, with its origins dating back to Middle English. It is a simple and straightforward expression that is commonly used in both spoken and written communication to refer to a specific point in time. The use of this phrase helps to provide clarity and context to discussions and narratives.