Meaning of This time
Referring to the current occasion or instance.
In simple words: Now, not any other time.
This time in a sentence
- I will succeed this time.
- This time, I felt more confident than before.
- You can't be late this time.
- Let's make sure we do it right this time.
- I won't forget my keys this time.
How to use This time
Use 'this time' to emphasize the current occasion. It works in both spoken and written contexts, often for contrasting previous experiences.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of it as 'this' moment, a reminder to focus on now.

Related words
Collocations with This time
- this time around
- this time tomorrow
- this time next week
Common mistakes with This time
- Using 'this time' when referring to future times instead of present.
- Confusing 'this time' with 'next time' which refers to a future instance.
This time appears in
This time in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذه المرة
الآن، وليس في وقت آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এইবার
এখন, অন্য কোনো সময় নয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Dieses Mal
Jetzt, nicht ein anderes Mal.
- SpanishEspañol
Esta vez
Ahora, no en otro momento.
- Persianفارسی
این بار
الان، نه هیچ زمان دیگری.
- FrenchFrançais
Cette fois
Maintenant, pas une autre fois.
- Hindiहिन्दी
इस बार
अभी, किसी और समय नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Questa volta
Adesso, non un'altra volta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Desta vez
Agora, não em outra ocasião.
- RussianРусский
На этот раз
Сейчас, а не в другой раз.
- Urduاردو
اس وقت
اب، کسی اور وقت نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
这次
就是现在,不是其他时候。
More phrases like This time
- CurrentlyB1
at the present time
- In closing
A phrase used to indicate the end of a speech or written text.
- We take this very seriously
We regard this matter as very important.
- Highest priorities
The most important tasks or goals that need immediate attention.
- AttentionA2
the act of listening to, looking at or thinking about something/somebody carefully; interest that people show in somebody/something
- No stone will go unturned
To make every possible effort to find or achieve something.
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Frequently asked questions about This time
What does This time mean?
Now, not any other time.
What is the definition of This time?
Referring to the current occasion or instance.
How do you use This time in a sentence?
I will succeed this time.
Can you give another example of This time?
This time, I felt more confident than before.
What are synonyms for This time?
Common alternatives include currently, now, at this moment.
What words go with This time?
It commonly pairs with this time around, this time tomorrow, this time next week.
What are common mistakes when using This time?
Using 'this time' when referring to future times instead of present. Confusing 'this time' with 'next time' which refers to a future instance.
How do you pronounce This time?
US: //ðɪs taɪm//, UK: //ðɪs taɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use This time?
Use 'this time' to emphasize the current occasion. It works in both spoken and written contexts, often for contrasting previous experiences.
