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all along
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as long as
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as per usual
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as yet
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by and by
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up ahead
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at present
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for the time being
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in due course
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in the first place
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in the nick of time
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as soon as
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at this point in time
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at that point in time
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on time
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in time
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in a tick
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anytime soon
all along
(todo el tiempo)

(todo el tiempo)

desde el principio

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/ˈɔːl ɐlˈɑːŋ/
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from the beginning or continuously throughout a period of time

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He had the key to the puzzle all along.
The solution to the problem was evident all along.
He was aware of the mistake all along but didn't point it out.
as long as
(mientras que)

(mientras que)

siempre que

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/æz lˈɑːŋ æz/
AdverbioCollocation

used to express that a condition must be met for something to happen or be true

as per usual
(como suele ser)

(como suele ser)

como de costumbre

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/æz pɜː jˈuːʒuːəl/
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used to indicate that something is happening or being done in the usual or customary way

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As per usual, the teacher assigned homework for the weekend.
As per usual, he took his morning walk in the park.
He arrived late for the meeting, as per usual.
as yet
(hasta el momento)

(hasta el momento)

hasta ahora

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/æz jˈɛt/
AdverbioCollocation

up to the present time

synonymheretofore
synonymhitherto
synonymso far
synonymthus far
synonymtil now
synonymuntil now
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The decision remains undecided as yet.
The details of the project are incomplete as yet.
As yet, no one has claimed responsibility for the incident.
as yet
by and by
(eventualmente)

(eventualmente)

poco a poco

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/baɪ ænd bˈaɪ/
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used to indicate that something will happen or be accomplished eventually or after a period of time

synonymlater
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By and by, you'll understand the complexities of this subject.
With dedication and effort, success will come by and by.
By and by, you'll learn to play the piano with practice.
up ahead
(en el futuro)

(en el futuro)

más adelante

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/ˌʌp ɐhˈɛd/
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used to refer to a point in the future or a specific moment that is coming soon

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We have a meeting scheduled up ahead in the afternoon.
There's a busy period up ahead, so we need to prepare for the increased workload.
There's a deadline up ahead, so we need to finish the project quickly.
at present
(en este momento)

(en este momento)

en la actualidad

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/æt pɹˈɛzənt/
AdverbioCollocation

at the current moment or during the existing time

synonymnow
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At present, the city is undergoing significant infrastructure improvements.
The store is closed at present for inventory management.
At present, we are not accepting new applications for the program.
at present
for the time being
(por el momento)

(por el momento)

por ahora

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/fɚðə tˈaɪm bˈiːɪŋ/
AdverbioCollocation

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

synonymfor the moment
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The current arrangement is acceptable for the time being, but we'll need a long-term plan.
We'll use this office for the time being until our new space is ready.
For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path.
for the time being
in due course
a su debido tiempo

a su debido tiempo

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/ɪn dˈuː kˈoːɹs ɔːɹ tˈaɪm/
AdverbioCollocation

at the appropriate or expected time, without rushing or delay

synonymin due season
synonymin good time
synonymwhen the time comes
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The details of the project will be revealed to the team in due course.
The project will be completed in due course, according to the schedule.
You will receive a response to your inquiry in due time.

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in the first place
(para empezar)

(para empezar)

en primer lugar

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/ɪnðə fˈɜːstplˌeɪs/
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used to explain the main reason or starting point of a situation

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We shouldn't have taken that course of action in the first place.
I never wanted to go on that trip in the first place.
If they had communicated effectively in the first place, the misunderstanding could have been avoided.
in the nick of time
(en el último momento)

(en el último momento)

justo a tiempo

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/ɪnðə nˈɪk ʌv tˈaɪm/
AdverbioCollocation

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

synonymjust in time
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They submit their project proposal just in the nick of time, minutes before the deadline.
He arrives in the nick of time to catch his flight before the gate closes.
The firefighter rescues the trapped cat from the burning building in the nick of time.
in the nick of time
as soon as
(en cuanto)

(en cuanto)

tan pronto como

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/æz sˈuːn æz/
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used to indicate that something will happen immediately after a certain condition or event occurs

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As soon as the clock strikes noon, we'll have lunch.
She'll email you the document as soon as she receives it.
We'll leave as soon as the rain stops.
at this point in time
(a este punto en el tiempo)

(a este punto en el tiempo)

en este momento

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/æt ðɪs pˈɔɪnt ɪn tˈaɪm/
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used to emphasize the present moment in relation to the topic under discussion

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At this point in time, we are still assessing the situation.
I cannot provide an update on the project at this point in time.
We cannot predict the outcome at this point in time.
at that point in time
(en ese punto del tiempo)

(en ese punto del tiempo)

en ese momento

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/æt ðæt pˈɔɪnt ɪn tˈaɪm/
AdverbioCollocation

used to emphasize a specific moment or period in history or a past event

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At that point in time, the country was experiencing economic prosperity.
He was the leader of the company at that point in time.
At that point in time, technology had not yet advanced to where it is today.
on time
a tiempo

a tiempo

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/ˌɑːn tˈaɪm/
AdverbioCollocation

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

synonympunctual
antonymunpunctual
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The train arrived on time at the station.
He completes his tasks on time without any reminders.
She cooked the meal on time for the dinner party.
on time
in time
(a su debido tiempo)

(a su debido tiempo)

con el tiempo

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/ɪn tˈaɪm/
AdverbioCollocation

after a period of time

synonymyet
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With patience and dedication, you will succeed in time.
The flowers will bloom in time, just be patient.
In time, you'll come to realize the value of hard work and perseverance.
in a tick
N/A

N/A

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/ɪn ɐ tˈɪk/
Adverbio

in a short amount of time

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I'll be back in a tick, just grabbing my keys.
Dinner will be ready in a tick, so please set the table.
Hold on, I'll grab your jacket in a tick before we leave.
anytime soon
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N/A

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/ˈɛnɪtˌaɪm sˈuːn/
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used to indicate that something is not expected to happen in the near future or immediately

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I tried singing in the shower, but I won't be giving up the day job anytime soon.
With the current situation, it's unlikely that we'll be able to travel internationally anytime soon.
Don't worry about me, I don't plan to pop my clogs anytime soon!
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