by this stage

/baɪ ðɪs steɪdʒ/

at this point in time

By this stage, most students have completed their assignments.

At this point in time, most students have finished their assignments.

general

at this point in time or progress

By this stage in the project, we should have a working prototype.

At this point in the project, we should have a functional prototype.

By this stage of the semester, students are expected to be familiar with the material.

At this point in the semester, students should be familiar with the course content.

This phrase is commonly used to refer to a specific point in time or progress, often implying that certain expectations or developments should have occurred by now.

Collocations

by this stage of the projectat this point in the projectby this stage in the processat this point in the process

Synonyms

at this point by now at this juncture by this time

Antonyms

at the beginning initially in the early stages

Related Phrases

at this pointphrase

at the current moment

by nowphrase

by the present time

Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

This phrase is suitable for formal writing and professional communication, such as reports, emails, and presentations.

Gold Rule

Emphasizing Progress

Use 'by this stage' to highlight that certain milestones or developments should have been achieved by the current point in time.

Word Origin

The phrase 'by this stage' is a combination of the preposition 'by' and the noun phrase 'this stage,' where 'stage' refers to a point in a process or timeline.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in formal and informal contexts to refer to a specific point in time or progress, emphasizing that certain developments or expectations should have been met by now.

Word Breakdown

indicates a point in time or progress

preposition

this

refers to the current or specified point

determiner

stage

a point in a process or timeline

noun

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