times — occasions or instances when something happens
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: occasions or instances when something happens
Pronunciation (IPA): /taɪmz/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always says 'times were simpler back in my day' when she sees me using TikTok.
- I've watched that K-drama so many times that I can recite the lines in Korean.
- These are unprecedented times in human history.
times
NOUN[/taɪmz/]
occasions or instances when something happens
occasions or instances when something happens
While the bell tower chimes, he investigates crimes through all times!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'tima', which originally denoted the concept of time or a period. The plural form 'times' evolved to express multiple points in time or repeated occasions, becoming a standard English word for various temporal instances or occurrences.
Breakdown
tima (time) + -s (plural suffix), where the Old English noun 'tima' takes the regular plural morpheme '-s' to indicate multiple instances or occasions.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always says 'times were simpler back in my day' when she sees me using TikTok.”
“I've watched that K-drama so many times that I can recite the lines in Korean.”
“These are unprecedented times in human history.”
“Five times six equals thirty.”
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