a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon, the process of multiplying a number by another number, an occasion or instance

against time, all in good time, time flies

at times, two-time, three times over

Formal and Informal Expressions of times

In different contexts, you can replace 'times' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'instances' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'moments, occasions' is a commonplace synonym.

times: Explore its Definition & Usage

times Definition

1a point of time as measured in hours and minutes past midnight or noon
2the process of multiplying a number by another number
3an occasion or instance

Using times: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "times" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
What time is it?
Example
I'll see you at 5 o'clock.
Example
3 times 4 equals 12.
Example
I've been to London several times.

times Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for times

moments
multiplication
instances
occasions

Idioms Using times

against time
in a race against the clock; with very little time remaining
Example
The team was working against time to finish the project before the deadline.
all in good time
used to tell someone to be patient and wait for something to happen in due course
Example
When will the results be ready? All in good time, my friend.
time flies
time passes quickly
Example
It's hard to believe that it's already been a year since we last saw each other. Time flies!

Phrases with times

at times
occasionally, from time to time
Example
At times, I feel like giving up.
two-time
to deceive or cheat someone by being unfaithful or breaking a promise
Example
He two-timed his girlfriend by seeing another woman behind her back.
three times over
three times; three times as much
Example
She had to repeat the same instructions three times over before he understood.

Origins of times

from Old English 'tima', meaning 'a limited space of time'

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Summary: times in Brief

The term 'times' [taɪmz] refers to points in time, such as hours and minutes past midnight or noon, as well as the process of multiplication. It also denotes occasions or instances, as in 'I've been to London several times.' Phrases like 'at times' and idioms like 'against time' expand on the concept of time, while 'two-time' means to deceive or cheat someone and 'time flies' means that time passes quickly.