Fifth time vs Fifth times

The correct phrase to use here is 'fifth time.' The word 'time' should be singular when used in this context. 'Fifth times' isn't a correct construction in English.

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Last updated: August 07, 2024

Fifth time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to the fifth occurrence of an event or action. 'Time' should remain singular in this context.

Examples:

This is the fifth time I've told you not to do that.
It's the fifth time this week that he's been late.

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Sugar Ray Robinson becomes middleweight champion for the fifth time.
It's like the fifth time today.
amending for the fifth time Regulation (EEC) No 2960/77 on detailed rules for the sale of olive oil held by intervention agencies
amending for the fifth time Directive 76/768/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products
Scott was about to deploy for the fifth time.
Davis' lawyer for the fifth time today.
Keem, this is my fifth time calling you.
Anke, for the fifth time, yes.
I'm serving dinner for the fifth time.
This is the... fifth time that you've cancelled.
This is the fifth time you've broken your curfew.
That's the fifth time you've checked your pager.
For the fifth time, I shot him twice.
Now this is the fifth time you guys put me on hold.
If I make a mistake on the fifth time, I start over.
That's the fifth time you've reminded me not to flood something.
It's the fifth time she's done this in a month.
For the fifth time, just give us a name.
For the fifth time, I'd like to call up the inventor of the total-noise- cancellation headphones.
This is the fifth time you're seeing this.

Fifth times

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Times' should not be used in the plural form in this context.

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