At Times for Dummies

Hey there! So, let's talk about the phrase "at times." Have you ever heard someone say that before? It's a really interesting phrase that people use to describe moments or situations that happen occasionally or every now and then. You know, like those times when you feel happy one moment and then sad the next? That can be described as feeling different emotions "at times."

Using "at times" is like saying "sometimes" or "occasionally." It's a way to express that something doesn't happen all the time, but it still happens once in a while.

Now, let's imagine you have a favorite treat—let's say it's ice cream. Yum! But you don't eat ice cream every single day, right? That would make it less special. So, you eat ice cream "at times" or occasionally, when you really want to enjoy and savor the taste. It's the same with other things in life. For example, you might feel tired after playing outside for a long time, but not all the time—just at times when you've had a really active day.

Here's another example to help you understand it better. Think about school. You have different subjects like math, science, and English. Now, let's say you really enjoy science class. You love experiments and discovering how things work. But you don't have science class every day, right? It happens "at times" or occasionally, maybe a few times a week. So, you look forward to those moments when you get to learn and explore in your favorite class.

So, "at times" means something happens occasionally, not all the time.

I hope that clears things up for you! Remember, it's okay to ask questions and take your time to understand new words and phrases. Learning is a journey, and I'm here to help you along the way. Keep up the great work!