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most of the time vs most times

Both 'most of the time' and 'most times' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Most of the time' is more commonly used and indicates a higher frequency or occurrence, while 'most times' is less common and is used more informally.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 3980 views

most of the time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happens frequently or usually. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

  • Most of the time, I prefer to work in the morning.
  • She is on time most of the time.
  • Most of the time, the weather is nice in this city.
  • I eat healthy food most of the time.
  • Most of the time, he is very friendly.
  • 3 days ago ... The meaning of MOST OF THE TIME is on most occasions : usually. How to use most of the time in a sentence.
  • May 11, 2020 ... Like this thread: Most of the time means usually or very often; most of the times is a bit different and more specific, meaning almost every ...
  • Apr 14, 2019 ... App fails to upload the files most of the time, I've seen some incidents succeed also, but very rarely. Screenshot for details. Request ...
  • Mar 13, 2011 ... I suspect the author in that sentence hesitated between often and most of the time: he wanted to indicate that it was helpful very, ...
  • Sep 19, 2023 ... Last year, 20% said they trusted the government just about always or most of the time. Public trust in government near historic lows. % who say ...

Alternatives:

  • usually
  • frequently
  • typically
  • generally
  • commonly

most times

This phrase is correct but less common in formal contexts.

This phrase is used informally to indicate that something happens frequently or usually. It is less common than 'most of the time.'

Examples:

  • I go to the gym most times after work.
  • Most times, she is the first one to arrive.
  • He wins most times when we play chess.
  • Most times, I prefer tea over coffee.
  • Most times, they get along well.
  • 5 days ago ... The meaning of MOST TIMES is on most occasions : usually. How to use most times in a sentence.
  • Oct 31, 2017 ... Could you please explain to me the difference between "Most times", "Most of the time" and "Most of the times"? 1) You can go and meet Tom ...
  • Dec 4, 2021 ... r/gaming - Which game have you completed the most times? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted ...
  • Mar 12, 2019 ... Originally Answered: What are the most times you've seen a specific band live? Which one? ·. A toss up between ZZ Top and Blue Oyster Cult ...
  • Jul 6, 2023 ... What is the most times you can repeat a word and form a meaningful sentence, or sentences? Question. Saw this sentence today: "Before was was ...
  • Dec 4, 2019 ... Which object has been to space the most times? · 13. Do you mean the physically same piece of hardware or the same model of something that's been ...
  • Apr 16, 2022 ... Most times you have watched a Movie? Discussion. Must be over 30 Minutes to count as a movie, 8 know that is still a short film but I can't ...
  • Aug 25, 2015 ... Who has run the most times for president? No, it's not Ralph Nader, who ran for President four times between the 1970's and 2016. That ...
  • Nov 19, 2018 ... Im trying to hit the world record for most times a songs been played in row non stop, my chosen song is Digital (Not a joke).
  • 5 hours ago ... Ohio State has also hosted the most times with 23. Most times hosting. Ohio State — 23; Alabama — 19; Michigan — 15; LSU — 14; Florida — 13.

Alternatives:

  • usually
  • frequently
  • typically
  • generally
  • commonly

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