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

It feels like playing with your mates at times.

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His was shot multiple times, and the motive behind the attack is unknown.

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A full itinerary of offered activities and its start times can be found online.

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It was hardly surprising: the village was small and sleepy at the best of times, and for anyone still under retirement age, looking for work meant moving elsewhere.

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At times, she had up to 50 students.

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