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
Antonyms
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Polite Postponement
Use 'another time' to politely decline or suggest a later discussion without being dismissive.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The phrase is flexible and can refer to a future or hypothetical occasion, depending on context.
Word Origin
Combination of 'another' (one more, different) and 'time' (occasion, moment).
Usage Notes
Commonly used to suggest a future or alternative opportunity without commitment.
Word Breakdown
another
one more, different
adjectivetime
occasion, moment
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