At that rate Meaning in English
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈɹeɪt
AT THAT rayt, AT THAT rayt, at THAT rayt
ˈæt/ /ðˈæt/ /ɹˈeɪt
AT THAT rayt, at THAT rayt
Definition
Used to talk about what will happen if something continues the way it is going, or to comment on a situation with a certain speed or pattern.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat conversational, often used to predict outcomes based on current trends or speeds. Sometimes also used ironically. Common in "If X continues at that rate, Y will happen" structures.
Spanish: a ese ritmo - en ese casoPortuguese (BR): nesse ritmo - nesse casoPortuguese (PT): a esse ritmo - nesse casoChinese (Simplified): 照这样的话 - 如果这么下去Chinese (Traditional): 照這樣的話 - 如果這麼下去Hindi: अगर इसी गति से (आगे बढ़ा) - उस स्थिति मेंArabic: به این ترتیب - اگر همینطور پیش برودBengali: ঐ গতিতে - ঐভাবে চলতে থাকলেRussian: такими темпамиJapanese: その調子で - そのペースでVietnamese: với tốc độ đóKorean: 그 속도로 - 그 정도로Turkish: o hızlaUrdu: اسی رفتار سے - اس رفتار سےIndonesian: dengan kecepatan seperti itu - kalau terus begitu
Example Sentences
At that rate, you'll finish your homework in an hour.
basic
If he keeps eating at that rate, he'll get sick.
basic
At that rate, we will reach the station before noon.
basic
You keep spending money at that rate and you'll be broke by Friday.
natural
The way it's raining at that rate, the streets will flood by evening.
natural
He keeps telling jokes at that rate—nobody will get any work done.
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