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at another time vs on another time

The correct expression is 'at another time.' 'On another time' is not grammatically correct.
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Last updated: September 19, 2024 • 18250 views

at another time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a different time in the future or past.

Examples:

  • We can discuss this matter at another time.
  • I will bring it up at another time.
  • Dec 3, 2015 ... I would choose "at another time" since "another time" is a specific time, even though "another" has no precise meaning.
  • Hi, Which one is natural in this context, at some other time, or at another time? I can't meet this morning, because I have to attend an ...
  • Apr 5, 2018 ... "Let's talk about this at another time" also meaning "not now". Do you need a preposition, and, if you do, does it change the meaning of the ...
  • Principal Translations. Inglés, Español. at another time adv, (in other circumstances), en otras circunstancias loc adv. en otro contexto loc adv.
  • Apr 3, 2020 ... In latest book, author Erik Larson looks back at another time of crisis: London's Blitz · Listen to this Segment · More From This Episode · Go ...
  • Nov 6, 2017 ... Format a local date at another time zone ... 6:19:01 PM printed for both Chicago and Tokyo. Why? ... Understand that LocalDateTime is not a specific ...

Alternatives:

  • at a later time
  • at a different time
  • at some other time
  • at a future time
  • at a specific time

on another time

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'on' is not used in this context.

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