times
2 synonyms for times, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Prep — Multiplied by.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
multiplied by
Synonyms by Meaning
1. prep
Multiplied by.
“Four times five equals twenty.”
multiplied by
2. name
Used as part of the name of many newspapers, most famously The Times.
“She read about it in The New York Times.”
Etymology
The multiplication sense comes from the idea of repeating something a given number of "times".
Full origin of times →Frequently asked questions
What does “times” mean?
The word “times” means multiplied by. In plain terms, used in maths to mean "multiplied by", and also the plural of "time".
How do you pronounce “times”?
“Times” is pronounced tymz (/taɪmz/ in IPA).
How do you use “times” in a sentence?
Here is “times” used in a sentence: “Four times five equals twenty.”
What part of speech is “times”?
Depending on how it is used, “times” can be a preposition, a verb and a name.
Is “times” a common word?
“Times” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “times” have?
“Times” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: multiplied by.
What does 'times' mean in math?
In arithmetic, 'times' indicates multiplication. Saying 'four times three' means four multiplied by three, which equals twelve. It is written with the symbol × or an asterisk. The word tells you how many groups of a number you have — here, three groups of four — combined into a single total.
What is the difference between 'times' and 'multiplied by'?
There is no difference in meaning; both signal multiplication. 'Times' is the everyday, spoken form, as in 'six times two,' while 'multiplied by' is more formal and common in written or academic math. Both produce exactly the same result and can be used interchangeably in any calculation.
What is an example of 'times' in a sentence?
'Five times four equals twenty' uses it directly as multiplication. It also appears in comparisons, such as 'she earns three times as much as before,' meaning her earnings were multiplied threefold. In both, 'times' scales one quantity by another to give a larger or smaller amount.
