times

[ tahymz ]

preposition

1. multiplied by:

   Two times four is eight.

Word History and Origins

Origin of times¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; time ( def )

Example Sentences

Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, has won the Australian Open a record 10 times and beat Murray in four finals in Melbourne.

From BBC

“It’s a thousand times harder to come back than to become,” she points out.

From Salon

“Forbidden Colors” is strange and at times florid.

From New York Times

Democrats have at times struggled to respond to the barrage of Republican attacks.

From Los Angeles Times

By the half, the Clippers had turned the ball over just three times and had only 12 in the game.

From Los Angeles Times

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