Times Meaning in English
word · lemma: time
Definition
The word 'times' is the plural of 'time' and refers to instances or occasions when something happens. It can also be used in mathematics to mean multiplication.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech to talk about how often something happens (e.g., 'three times a day'). Also frequently seen in math expressions like 'two times three equals six'. Not to be confused with 'time' which can be singular or uncountable.
Example Sentences
I have seen that movie three times.
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She goes to the gym twice a week, that’s two times.
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Four times five equals twenty.
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We’ve been here several times, but it never gets old.
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Take your time, but we need a decision by three o'clock — I've asked times before.
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I bumped into her three times at the mall yesterday!
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