Meaning
indicates the current stage or moment in a process, story, or situation
Primary Function
indicating a specific moment or stage
Communicative Purpose
to signal a particular point or turning point in a narrative or process
Pattern
At this point
Core Structure
At this point
Função primária
indicating a specific moment or stage
Propósito comunicativo
to signal a particular point or turning point in a narrative or process
Situações de gatilho
during presentations, meetings, or while telling a story
Contextos
formal and informal settings, including professional and everyday conversations
Padrão
At this point
Estrutura central
At this point
Slots de substituição
the phrase 'At this point' can be substituted with 'At this stage', 'At this moment in time', or 'At this juncture' for a more formal tone
Colocados típicos
- we need to
- it's clear that
- I'd like to
Substituições comuns
- At this stage
- Currently
- Now
Erros comuns
using 'In this point' instead of 'At this point'
Similar / contraste
At that moment, Currently
Interferências
none
Família do chunk
- temporal discourse openers
Nuance
useful for structuring a narrative or argument and marking progress in discourse
Efeito pragmático
signals a pivotal moment in an ongoing discussion or story
Dica de memória
turning point
Nota
A discourse marker indicating a significant moment in a narrative or process. It is commonly used to introduce a new stage or to mark progress in a sequence of events. The phrase is particularly useful in structured settings such as presentations, meetings, or storytelling to indicate a shift or a pivotal point.
Upgrade path
from 'Now' to 'At this stage' to 'At this point'
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