multiplied

Everyday

1. Multiplied means a number was taken a certain number of times. 3 multiplied by 4 is 12. tree →
2. Multiplied also means grew greatly in number: the rabbits multiplied. tree →
3. Multiplied can also mean made much greater or deeper, such as a gloom that grows thicker. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: names the operation directly: a number multiplied by another; the answer is the product; also «multiplied» for things that grew many times. In science: living things multiply (have young) and cells multiply by splitting. Phrases: multiplied by, multiplied together, multiplied by itself (squared).

Examples

• A number multiplied by 5 is 40. What is the number? tree →
• 7 multiplied by 6 is 42. tree →
• The rabbits multiplied to 3 times as many. tree →
• Her savings multiplied by 2 in a year. tree →
• 9 multiplied by itself is 81. tree →
• When 4 and 5 are multiplied, the product is 20. tree →
• The bacteria multiplied quickly in the warm milk. tree →
• Any number multiplied by 0 is 0. tree →
• Not a round-eyed creature of the night might pierce an inch of that multiplied gloom. tree →

Note

Past form of «multiply» (y changes to ied). Sign: × or *. Tells the operation: multiply. Trap: «a number multiplied by 5 is 40» asks for the number, so divide 40 by 5. Trap: any number multiplied by 1 stays the same, by 0 becomes 0.

In Jewish tradition

It tells of Israel's growth in Egypt, which was a sign of God's blessing and promise to the patriarchs. Hosea says Ephraim "multiplied altars to sin", so more of a good thing became more wrongdoing.

Interpretation. Tradition notes that Israel grew all the more as Pharaoh oppressed them, showing that God's promise could not be stopped.

Examples

• And God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty. (Torah EXO.1.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. (Torah EXO.1.12, JPS 1917) tree →
• the LORD your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. — (Torah DEU.1.10, JPS 1917) tree →
• And if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto Him? (Writings JOB.35.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• But mine enemies are strong in health; and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied. (Writings PSA.38.20, JPS 1917) tree →
• For Ephraim hath multiplied altars to sin, yea, altars have been unto him to sin. (Prophets HOS.8.11, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Past form of «multiply» (y changes to ied). Sign: × or *. Tells the operation: multiply. Trap: «a number multiplied by 5 is 40» asks for the number, so divide 40 by 5. Trap: any number multiplied by 1 stays the same, by 0 becomes 0.