times

/taɪmz/
noun
  1. Plural of time; periods or moments.
    • The times we spent together were unforgettable.
    • We had a great time at the park.
    • There were many times when I felt nervous.
  2. A particular period in history or in someone's life.
    • She often talks about the good times in college.
    • In ancient times, people used candles for light.
    • These are difficult times for everyone.
  3. Used to indicate multiplication (in arithmetic).
    • Three times four equals twelve.
    • The room is two times bigger than the kitchen.
    • He earns five times more than he did last year.
  4. Used to compare or indicate frequency.
    • She visits her grandmother several times a month.
    • I have told you three times to clean your room.
    • This machine works ten times faster than the old one.
Synonyms
preposition
  1. Multiplied by.
    • What is ten times ten?
    • Two times two is four.
    • The recipe calls for three times the amount of sugar.
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