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at that time vs in that time

The correct phrase is 'at that time.' 'In that time' is not a common phrase in English and is not used to refer to a specific point in time.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 2425 views

at that time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific point in time.

Use 'at that time' to refer to a specific moment or period in the past when something happened or existed.

Examples:

  • I was in school at that time.
  • At that time, we didn't have smartphones.
  • She was living in Paris at that time.
  • At that time, I didn't know what to do.
  • The company was struggling at that time.
  • Find 17 different ways to say AT THAT TIME, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... (at that time). SOLVE. Hi! I've got a graph with the (cumulative) Count of Closed Won deals by Country, monthly. It's great for seeing how ...
  • Jun 15, 2013 ... They're all just roundabout ways of saying things we usually do in a single word... at this time = now at that time = then
  • Jul 12, 2022 ... ... r/pokemon - Masuda at that time was a CHAD. Upvote 5.3K Downvote 434 Go to comments
  • Oct 31, 2010 ... Hi, could anybody please explain me the difference between "in that time" vs "at that time" in the following sentence.
  • 1 day ago ... This was genuine too, at that time. Now, they're using the same style in every alternate lecture. It's taken away the power it had, ...
  • 'in that space, at that time' for orchestra, by composer Andy Akiho.
  • Feb 16, 2009 ... "In that time" suggests during a period of time: eg in that time I managed to undo the knot. At that time suggests at a particular moment, or period.
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... ... at that time. I could change the recording to once a minute and no longer on change but then I'm recording lots of extra data and... around ...
  • Dec 3, 2009 ... Hola! How I can say" at that time" or during that time" ...when I'm talking about something that happend before? Muchas gracias!

Alternatives:

  • during that time
  • back then
  • in those days
  • at that moment
  • at that point in time

in that time

This phrase is not commonly used in English to refer to a specific point in time.

  • He could have easily switched the photos in that time.
  • But the text has come a very long way in that time.
  • It was changed in that time as many other vessels in response to changing requirements.
  • I doubt even Tristan can get sloshed in that time.
  • If you've been happy in that time...
  • His comely daughter, a Hearst student, was arrested twice in that time.
  • And in that time, your instincts were not often wrong.
  • You saw a lot in that time.
  • Now, in that time, I saw the kind of leader he was.
  • Even in that time there were those who made others work, in order to eat.
  • And in that time you've done the same thing and we're closer.
  • As often happened in that time, the most brilliant students were chosen by prelates and sovereigns to be their close collaborators.
  • And in that time, I will lead the people to salvation.
  • And in that time, your instincts were not often wrong.
  • I done a lot of bad things in that time.
  • It seemed to people in that time and place that witchcraft was real.
  • An abomination, in that time, didn't mean sin.
  • I assume nothing's changed in that time.
  • Lot of people come through here in that time.
  • And in that time frame, Tom Finnerty is stabbed.

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