The phrase "thousand times" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈθaʊzənd taɪmz/. The "th" sound is represented by the "th" letter combination, while the "ou" diphthong is used for the "ou" sound. The "z" sound is indicated by the "s" letter in plural "times" (pronounced "tahymz"). When pronounced, stress is put on the first syllable of "thousand" and the second syllable of "times". These phonetic symbols help to accurately capture the pronunciation of "thousand times".
Thousand times is an idiomatic expression that refers to a significant or extremely large number of times. It is used to emphasize repetition or intensity in various contexts. It signifies a frequency or degree that is several orders higher than a typical occurrence or amount.
In numerical terms, a thousand times means multiplying a given quantity or action by one thousand. It implies an immense quantity, level, or extreme repetition of an event, action, or characteristic. The phrase can be used to describe both literal and figurative instances.
For instance, in a literal sense, if someone says "I've told you a thousand times," it means they have repeated their statement many, many times, highlighting their frustration or exasperation at the other person's lack of understanding or cooperation.
Figuratively, this phrase can be used to express an extraordinary level of intensity or magnitude. For example, if someone says a situation is "a thousand times worse" than expected, they mean that the severity or negative impact of the situation far exceeds initial predictions.
In general, the phrase "thousand times" underscores vastness, exaggeration, and emphasizes a substantial increase in intensity, quantity, or degree.
The word "thousand" originated from the Old English word "þūsend", which traces its roots back to the Germanic word "*thūsundi". This Germanic word ultimately comes from the Indo-European root "*tūḱs", meaning "thick" or "swollen". The sense of "thousand" can be metaphorically understood regarding quantity or magnitude. The word "times" in "thousand times" simply refers to multiplication or repetition.