English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)

MOST OF THE TIME or MOST TIMES?

She comes for classes ~most of the times~ (nonstandard).
She comes for classes *most of the time* (standard).
“Most of the time” means usually or on most occasions but does not attract “s”.

~Most time~, this method works well (nonstandard).
*Most times*, this method works well (standard).
“Most times” means “on most occasions”.
GAB

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