Meaning of at one time in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    at one time

    Definitions

    1. simultaneously

    Examples

    • « he took three cookies at a time »
  2. 2. at a previous time

    Examples

    • « once he loved her »
    • « her erstwhile writing »

Famous quotes

  • « I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people. »
    Mahatma Gandhi
  • « A screen actor is compensated in the knowledge that millions will see his performance at one time, where only hundreds will see it on the stage. »
    Bela Lugosi
  • « My goals have changed throughout my life. At one time it was winning awards, selling out concert dates, selling more albums than anyone else. Now, my goals are to see my grandchildren grown, live a long and healthy life with my family and friends and travel the world. »
    Reba McEntire
  • « At one time I smoked, but in 1959 I couldn't think of anything else to give up for Lent so I stopped - and I haven't had a cigarette since. »
    Ethel Merman
  • « I would be a huge hypocrite if I didn't tell you that at one time in my life I thought the way that you made music was you got on a major label and you got famous. »
    Neko Case

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