English Reference
Idiom idiom

at times


sometimes, but not all the time. You use this to describe something that happens occasionally or a feeling that comes and goes.


SIMPLE

“I feel tired at times.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Living in a foreign country is exciting, but I do feel homesick at times.”

COMPLEX

“Although the project is generally successful, the team encounters unexpected technical difficulties at times that require immediate attention.”

Last updated April 22, 2026