times

Thân thiện

A child writes the times table on a chalkboard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mathematical operation (multiplication): "Times" refers to the arithmetic operation of multiplication, indicating how many instances of one number are added together.
   • A period or era: "Times" can refer to a specific period in history, the present era, or a general span of time characterized by particular conditions.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Mathematical operation):

  • Four times three equals twelve. (This demonstrates the multiplication of 4 and 3.)
  • Calculate the area by multiplying length times width. (Here, "times" signifies the multiplication operation between two dimensions.)

• Noun (Period or era):

  • The internet has changed the way we live in modern times. (This refers to the current era.)
  • She lived through difficult economic times. (This indicates a period characterized by hardship.)

Advanced Usage

• "A sign of the times": A phrase describing something that is characteristic or indicative of the current period, often highlighting its trends or problems.

  • The popularity of that social media app is a sign of the times. (The app's popularity is seen as typical of the current era.)

• "At times": A phrase meaning occasionally or sometimes.

  • At times, I find the city too noisy. (This expresses that the feeling occurs occasionally.)

Variants and Related Words

• Time (noun): The indefinite continued progress of existence and events.

  • We need more time to finish the project.

• Timely (adj): Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time.

  • The manager provided timely feedback.

Synonyms

• Multiplication (noun): The mathematical operation.
• Era, Period, Age (noun): For the sense of a span of time.

Related Phrases

• Behind the times: Old-fashioned or not aware of current ideas.

  • His views on office work are behind the times.

• For old times' sake: Done in memory of a past period of one's life.

  • Let's have a drink for old times' sake.

Related Idioms

• The times they are a-changin': A phrase (popularized by a song) meaning that society and its norms are undergoing significant change.

  • With new technology arriving daily, the times they are a-changin'.

• To keep up with the times: To stay modern and informed about current trends.

  • The company updated its software to keep up with the times.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed
   • the multiplication of four by three gives twelve
   • four times three equals twelve
2. a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
   • it was a sign of the times

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