At that time
Example: At that time, people used horses for transportation.
Definition
"At that time" is a phrase used to refer to a specific moment or period in the past, often to provide context for historical events or situations. For example, "At that time, people used horses for transportation" indicates what was happening during a particular era.
Etymology
The phrase "at that time" comes from the combination of the preposition 'at' and the demonstrative pronoun 'that' with the noun 'time.' It has been used in English for centuries to pinpoint specific moments in history or narrative, helping to situate events chronologically.
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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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