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a lot of the time vs a lot of the times

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A lot of the time' is the more common and natural expression used to refer to a frequent occurrence or a general period of time. 'A lot of the times' is less common and is used when referring to specific, multiple instances or occasions.
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a lot of the time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a frequent occurrence or a general period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happens often or during a significant portion of time.

Examples:

  • I go to the gym a lot of the time.
  • A lot of the time, she spends her weekends hiking in the mountains.
  • He is late a lot of the time.
  • A lot of the time, I prefer to stay home and relax.
  • A lot of the time, the weather in this city is unpredictable.
  • Oct 1, 2007 ... - A lot of the time we hurt people without realizing it. Is the meaning similar to 'often?' ...
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... A lot of the time is understood to mean "often". – TimR. Commented Feb 8, 2018 at 18:32.
  • A lot of the time, youtube loads endlessly · 708172ad657e98b322fd August 5, 2022, 12:24pm 1. I go onto youtube.com and it seems to load endlessly (for me ...
  • May 11, 2024 ... ... r/PERSoNA - The P3 manga is a disjointed mess a lot of the time. Upvote 469. Downvote 26 Go to comments
  • The 5th element! New Member. •. 5 Messages. September 19th, 2024. Golf Channel directory is wrong a lot of the time. So I record the DP World Tour (European ...
  • Cannot extrude from my sketch, error and then also crashes a lot of the time. Need help? We are here. jessicajean May 18, 2023, 4:59am 1.
  • Jun 17, 2024 ... A lot of the time I tend to come off socials when Father's Day comes as I know there is a lot of noise around it, which it should be!
  • Oct 11, 2020 ... Snakes get a bad wrap a lot of the time and it's usually because of venomous snakes but in reality these beautiful animals have no reason ...
  • Dec 21, 2013 ... JSX conditionals requires a lot of workarounds a lot of the time #690. Closed. syranide opened this issue on Dec 21, 2013 · 21 comments. Closed ...
  • May 8, 2023 ... ... A LOT OF THE TIME": EXAMINING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCES USING YOUTH PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH AND EMBODIED CULTURALLY ...

Alternatives:

  • often
  • frequently
  • most of the time
  • usually
  • commonly

a lot of the times

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used when referring to specific instances or occasions.

This phrase is used to refer to specific occasions or instances when something happens frequently.

Examples:

  • A lot of the times I've asked for help, people have been kind.
  • He has been late a lot of the times we've met.
  • A lot of the times I've visited that restaurant, the service has been excellent.
  • She has won awards a lot of the times she has competed.
  • A lot of the times I've traveled to Europe, I've stayed in hostels.
  • Mar 10, 2021 ... A lot of the times it ruins the immersion for me. Meme. r/Breath_of_the_Wild - a collage of a ...
  • Oct 22, 2019 ... Definition of a lot of the times It means in many instances of a recurring event. For example: When they went out on a date, a lot of the ...
  • Feb 6, 2022 ... Can't stop from sometimes (a lot of the times) rolling whenever I pick up a new piece of gear. ... Does anyone else run into this? I'm playing on ...
  • Mar 29, 2023 ... A lot of the times we think we can go to the top of a mountaintop alone, become enlightened, then come back down and be healed.
  • Jun 14, 2019 ... A lot of the times after a show I'll get little cards or notes from fans. This one stands out as one of my favorites. Hahaha.
  • Jun 14, 2019 ... A lot of the times after a show I'll get little cards or notes from fans. This one stands out as one of my favorites. Hahaha.
  • Jul 18, 2017 ... A lot of the times, your first choice is your best choice.” Whilst many would have no doubt crumbled trying to follow in the footsteps of the ...
  • Jun 15, 2023 ... That living is worth it, it's hard a lot of the times. But it's very beautiful too. So grateful for my first gold single “Wilder Days” Thank ...

Alternatives:

  • on many occasions
  • frequently
  • often
  • repeatedly
  • many times

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