at one time
Related to at one time: at the same time
at one time
1. At the same time; in unison. Don't try to carry more than two boxes at one time—they're heavy! I can't understand a word with all of you screaming at one time.
2. In the past. Yes, I was a teacher at one time, long before I became a fashion designer.
See also: one, time
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
at one time
1. Simultaneously, at the same time, as in All the boys jumped into the pool at one time. For synonyms, see at once, def. 1; at the same time, def. 1.
2. Formerly, in the past, as in At one time very few houses in town were on the market.
See also: one, time
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
at one time
1. Simultaneously.
2. At a period or moment in the past.
See also: one, time
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- at a time
- at one time or another
- (old) stamping ground
- a home from home
- (old) stomping ground
- (one's) old stamping ground
- (one's) old stomping ground
- (it's) time to push along
- (it's) time to split
- any time means no time