some time
A while, indefinitely
Some time as two words means a considerable or unspecified amount of time: It took some time to finish the project, I haven't seen her in some time.
Distinguished from the single word "sometime," which means at an unspecified point: We should get together sometime.
At a later time
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
- unspecifiedNot explicitly named
- noncommittalNot expressing clear opinion
- uncertainNot firmly known
imprecise · undefined · unscheduled · tentative · open-ended · approximate · whenever · sooner or later
Period of non-operation
- breakInterrupt continuity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breathing roomSpace for relief
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
rest · relaxation · unwinding · recharging · breather · timeout · holiday
Small amount modifier
- brieflyIn few words
- temporarilyFor a limited time
- short-termOf limited duration
- passingMoving by or temporary
Expecting something eagerly
- waiting forAnticipating the arrival of
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- hoping forWishing something occurs
- futureTime still to come
upcoming · prospective · scheduled · earmarked · set aside · reserved · allocated
eventually
At a later time
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
- unspecifiedNot explicitly named
- noncommittalNot expressing clear opinion
uncertain · imprecise · undefined · unscheduled · tentative · open-ended · approximate · whenever · sooner or later · one of these days
downtime
Period of non-operation
- breakInterrupt continuity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breathing roomSpace for relief
pause · rest · relaxation · unwinding · recharging · breather · timeout · holiday
a bit
Small amount modifier
- brieflyIn few words
- temporarilyFor a limited time
- short-termOf limited duration
passing · fleeting · transient · not long · lengthy · prolonged
looking forward
Expecting something eagerly
- waiting forAnticipating the arrival of
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- hoping forWishing something occurs
future · upcoming · prospective · scheduled · earmarked · set aside · reserved · allocated
some timeno time
Complete lack of availability
all the time · forever · infinite time · ages · instantaneously
some timeright now
At the present moment
immediately · this instant · at once · straightaway · right away