many times
/ˈmɛni taɪmz/
Meaning
This phrase means on numerous occasions or frequently. It is used to show that an action has been repeated often.
Examples
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I have watched this movie many times because I love it.
I have watched this movie many times because I love it.
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We have visited Paris many times over the years.
We have visited Paris many times over the years.
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She called you many times, but you didn't answer.
She called you many times, but you didn't answer.
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I told him many times to lock the door.
I told him many times to lock the door.
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He has made the same mistake many times.
He has made the same mistake many times.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I have been there much times.
✓ I have been there many times.
'Time' in the sense of occasions is countable, so 'many' must be used instead of 'much'.
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✗ I saw her many time.
✓ I saw her many times.
'Many' must be followed by a plural noun ('times'), not the singular 'time'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I have read this book ___.
💡 More than once or twice.
Show answer
many times
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He tried to call her ___, but the line was busy.
💡 On multiple occasions.
Show answer
many times