times

times
times
When followed by an adjective or adverb in the comparative degree, times normally denotes an increase and not a decrease, e.g. five times bigger, not five times smaller. There are occasional exceptions for special effect, but the rule should be followed in everyday language.

Modern English usage. 2014.

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