ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Often

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɒfən/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Often is an adverb meaning Frequently; many times on different occasions.

Meaning

Frequently; many times on different occasions.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) Frequent.

Example Sentences

It can't be said too often / often enough.
I often walk to work when the weather is nice.
I’ve been going to the movies more often since a new theatre opened near me.
Although frogs are able to swim well and often are found in water, they are really land animals.

Word Forms

Synonyms for often

Depending on context, synonyms include feelefold, frequently, manifold, oft, oftenly, oftentimes.

Antonyms for often

Common opposites include rarely, forever, occasionally, never, once, infrequently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ofttimes, oft, oftentimes, frequently, much, regularly.

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