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Definition of 'at times'

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at times

phrase
You use at times to say that something happens or is true on some occasions or at some moments.
The debate was highly emotional at times.
At times she had an overwhelming desire to see him.
He went on listening to her, at times impatient and at times fascinated.
Synonyms: sometimes, occasionally, from time to time, now and then   More Synonyms of at times
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at times in British

sometimes
time
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at times in American

occasionally; sometimes
time
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Example sentences containing 'at times'

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McGregor was still bleeding, and he was at times unsteady on his feet. Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (2003)
Ravi was not optimistic, but luck is an unexpected ally at times. Patrick Robinson BARRACUDA 945 (2003)

Trends of 'at times'

Very Common. at times is one of the 4000 most commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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Nearby words of 'at times'

  • at the/this moment/present moment
  • at their own game
  • at this rate
  • at times
  • at two hours' notice
  • at variance
  • at vol

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Related Terms of 'at times'

  • at the best of times

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