time back

The phrase "time back" is used to reference past moments or periods.

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Definition

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(informal)A point in the past relative to the present moment.

Example

We met some time back at the conference.
He mentioned this issue a while back.

B2General

(informal)A period or moment that has already occurred in history.

Example

Time back, people used to write letters instead of emails.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time back":

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