At this point
also, at this point in time or at this juncture or at this moment . now, as in at this point in time we don’t need a new refrigerator . even wordier synonyms for “now” than at present , all four phrases imply that what is the case now may not always have been so or may not remain so. for example, at this point she is by far the best athlete on the circuit implies that she may not have been the best in the past or may not be in the future. similarly, buying a new car seems prudent at this juncture indicates that this purchase may not have been wise in the past and may not be at some future time. also see at that point
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- At this point in time
a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger. a projecting part of anything: a point of land juts into the bay. a tapering extremity: the points of the fingers. something having a sharp or tapering end: a pen point. a pointed tool or instrument, as an etching needle. a stone implement with a tapering […]
- At this rate
also, at that rate. progressing at this (or that) speed, as in at this rate we’ll never finish in time. [ mid-1600s ] under these circ-mstances, in that case. for example, at this rate they’ll never settle their differences. [ late 1700s ]
- At this stage
also, at this or that stage of the game. at this (that) step, phase, or position in a process or activity, as in i’m not sure if you can help at this stage, but perhaps you can pitch in later, or i don’t need an -ssistant at this stage of the game. the variant uses […]
- At times
the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another. duration regarded as belonging to the present life as distinct from the life to come or from eternity; finite duration. (sometimes initial capital letter) […]
- At top speed
rapidity in moving, going, traveling, proceeding, or performing; swiftness; celerity: the speed of light; the speed of sound. relative rapidity in moving, going, etc.; rate of motion or progress: full speed ahead. full, maximum, or optimum rate of motion: the car gets to speed in just nine seconds. automotive. a transmission gear ratio. photography. also […]