times

preposition

ˈtīmz

Synonyms of times next

next

: multiplied by

two times two is four

Examples of times in a Sentence

Two times two is four.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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times

preposition

ˌtīmz

: multiplied by

two times seven is fourteen

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