Example: At that time, people did not have smartphones.
Definition
"At that time" is an adverbial phrase used to refer to a specific moment or period in the past, often to provide historical context or describe events as they occurred then. For example: 'At that time, people did not have smartphones.'
The phrase "at that time" combines the preposition 'at' with the demonstrative adjective 'that' and the noun 'time.' It has been used in English for centuries to indicate a particular moment or era. Did you know? This phrase helps anchor narratives firmly in the past, making history easier to understand.
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"At that time" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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