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Often

/ˈɑf(t)ən/

Frequent.

📖 Definitions of "Often"

adjective
  1. 1

    Frequent.

adverb
  1. 1

    Frequently, many times.

    "I often walk to work when the weather is nice."

🔄 Synonyms of "Often"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
frequentlyAt frequent intervals.
oftentimes(chiefly US, elsewhere archaic) Frequently; often.
muchnounTo a great extent.
ofttimes(chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) Often, frequently.
a great deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
oftnoun(chiefly poetic, dialectal, and in combination) often; frequently; not rarely

↔️ Antonyms of "Often"

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WordDefinition
seldomInfrequently, rarely.
rarelyNot occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
infrequentlyNot frequently.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Often"

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WordDefinition
ofttimes(chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) Often, frequently.
oft(chiefly poetic, dialectal, and in combination) often; frequently; not rarely
oftentimesnoun(chiefly US, elsewhere archaic) Frequently; often.
frequentlyAt frequent intervals.
muchTo a great extent.
a great deal(idiomatic) Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
regularlynormally; ordinarily.
frequentverbDone or occurring often; common.
sometimesOn some occasions, over some periods, or in certain circumstances, but not always.
usuallyMost of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
how(interrogative) In what manner:
alwaysAt all times; throughout all time; since the beginning.
commonlyAs a rule; frequently; usually.
almostVery close to, but not quite.
normallyUnder normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
mostlyMainly or chiefly; for the most part; usually, generally, on the whole.
rarelyNot occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
infrequentlyNot frequently.
seldomInfrequently, rarely.
mainlyChiefly; for the most part.

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