another time

/əˈnʌðər taɪm/

a different occasion

Let's talk about this another time.

We'll discuss this at a later, more convenient moment.

informal

a different or future occasion

I can't help you right now, but maybe another time.

I'm unavailable now, but I might be able to assist later.

We'll try that restaurant another time.

We'll visit the restaurant on a different occasion.

Often used to politely decline or postpone something.

Collocations

another timea different occasion

a different occasion

Use 'another time' to politely decline or suggest a later discussion without being dismissive.

The phrase is flexible and can refer to a future or hypothetical occasion, depending on context.

Combination of 'another' (one more, different) and 'time' (occasion, moment).

Commonly used to suggest a future or alternative opportunity without commitment.

another

one more, different

adjective

time

occasion, moment

noun

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