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at one time

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ət ˌwʌn ˈtaɪm/

at one time means: During a period in the past, although things are different now.

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IN THE PASTB1

During a period in the past, although things are different now.

  • At one time, I owned a boat.
  • This building was a school at one time.
  • At one time, nobody here had a phone.

Similar words: once, formerly, previously

Common phrases: at one time lived, at one time owned, at one time popular

ALL AT ONCEB1

Together during the same moment or period.

  • Only two people can enter at one time.
  • She was studying three languages at one time.
  • How many files can you open at one time?

Similar words: at once, simultaneously, at the same time

Common phrases: at one time only, three at one time, many at one time

Questions about at one time

What does at one time mean?

During a period in the past, although things are different now.

What is at one time in other languages?

Türkçe: bir zamanlar · Español: en otro tiempo · Français: autrefois · Deutsch: früher · Italiano: un tempo · 日本語: かつて

How do you pronounce at one time?

It is pronounced /ət ˌwʌn ˈtaɪm/.

How do you use at one time in a sentence?

At one time, I owned a boat. This building was a school at one time.

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