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at this point

/æt ðɪs pɔɪnt/
phrase★Intermediate— currently
formalinformal

At the present moment or stage in a process or situation

After several failed attempts, at this point, I'm ready to give up.

After several failed attempts, currently, I'm ready to give up.

At this point in the project, we need to focus on testing.

At the current stage of the project, we need to focus on testing.

💡

Often used to indicate a conclusion or a summary of the current situation.

Collocations

at this point in timeat the current momentat this point in the processat the current stage of the process

Synonyms

currentlynowat presentas of now

Antonyms

in the pastlatereventually

Related Phrases

at this stagephrase
at the current point in a process or situation
as of nowphrase
currently or at the present time

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal writing or professional settings, 'at this point' is often used to summarize the current status of a project or situation.

Usage in Informal Contexts

In casual conversation, 'at this point' can be used to express frustration or a conclusion based on current circumstances.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Redundancy

Do not use 'at this point in time' as it is redundant; 'at this point' is sufficient.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the combination of the preposition 'at' and the demonstrative phrase 'this point', indicating a specific moment or stage.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to the present moment or stage in a process. It can also be used to emphasize a conclusion or a summary of the current situation.

Word Breakdown

at
indicates a specific location or time
preposition
+
this
refers to the current or nearby
demonstrative
+
point
a specific moment or stage
noun
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