by this time
/baɪ ðɪs taɪm/at the present moment or stage in time
By this time next year, I hope to be fluent in Spanish.
I hope to be fluent in Spanish by this point next year.
The train should have arrived by this time.
The train should have arrived by now.
Often used to refer to a point in time that has already been reached or is expected to be reached soon.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'by this time' to refer to a specific point in time that has already been reached or is expected to be reached soon.
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Time Reference
'By this time' is used to refer to a point in time that is either already past or expected to be reached soon.
📖Word Origin
Combination of the preposition 'by' and the phrase 'this time', indicating a specific point in time.
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to refer to a point in time that has already been reached or is expected to be reached soon. It can also be used to express that something should have happened by now.