some time
The phrase 'some time' is often used to refer to an unspecified duration, and its meaning can vary based on context.
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Definition
B1General
(common)An unspecified or indeterminate amount of time.
Example
- We should take some time to figure out what's killing the garden.
- It's going to take some time for those flowers to grow back.
B1Temporal
(common)A period that is not immediately defined or exact, often implying a future point.
Example
- Some time later, we will discuss the details.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "some time":
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