Phrase guide

at places

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In some, possibly rare places.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I felt dizzy and fainting at places, but I still made it to the finish line.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: par endroits — at some places
  • French: çà et là — at some places
  • French: par-ci par-là — at some places
  • Russian: места́ми (mestámi) — at some places