times
Translation
occasions, instances, multiplied by, era
Examples
I go to the gym three times a week.
I go to the gym three times a week.
Three times four is twelve.
Three times four is twelve.
We had good times together.
We had good times together.
Grammar Patterns
((number)) times used for frequency I called you three times.
((number)) times ((number)) used for multiplication Two times two is four.
((adjective)) times a period of time We live in difficult times.
Similar Words
Synonyms: occasions, instances, periods; (multiplication) multiplied by
Etymology
Plural of 'time', from Old English 'tīma' meaning 'time, period'.
Memory Tips
Think of a clock ticking multiple 'times' to count repetitions or a period.