times
Translation
times, occasions, era
Examples
I have told you three times.
I have told you three times.
Three times four is twelve.
Three times four is twelve.
These are difficult times.
These are difficult times.
Grammar Patterns
((number + times)) indicates frequency I go to the gym four times a week.
((number + times + number)) indicates multiplication Five times five is twenty-five.
((in + ... + times)) indicates a period or era We live in interesting times.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instances, occasions (for frequency); era, period (for an age)
Etymology
The plural of 'time'. The sense of multiplication comes from the idea of repeating an action a number of 'times'.
Memory Tips
Think of counting on your fingers: one time, two times, three times. The math term comes from this idea of repetition.