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at one time

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial at one time has 2 senses
  1. at a time, at once, at one time - simultaneously; "he took three cookies at a time"
  2. once, formerly, at one time, erstwhile, erst - at a previous time; "once he loved her"; "her erstwhile writing"

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Term: at one time

Definition:

Adverb: Simultaneously or during the same period of time.

Sense 1:

In the past; formerly.

Example Sentence: At one time, this area was inhabited by indigenous tribes.

Sense 2:

All at once; suddenly.

Example Sentence: The sound of thunder echoed through the valley at one time.

Sense 3:

Used to express the idea that something has ever been true although it may not be now.

Example Sentence: Everyone at one time or another dreams of traveling the world.

Sense 4:

At some indefinite or unstated time.

Example Sentence: I'll review the document and get back to you at one time.

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