at a time
The phrase "at a time" is versatile and often used to indicate sequential or simultaneous actions or durations.
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Definition
B1General Usage
(common)Individually or separately, one after another.
Example
- She completed the tasks one at a time.
B1General Usage
(common)During a single period or instance.
Example
- He can be away for months at a time.
B2General Usage
(common)Simultaneously or together.
Example
- They entered the room two at a time.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at a time":
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