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at times

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
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