ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Oftentimes

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Oftentimes is an adverb meaning (chiefly US, elsewhere archaic) Frequently; often.

Meaning

(chiefly US, elsewhere archaic) Frequently; often.

Example Sentences

Pique and linen also accented several coats and oftentimes were both detachable and formed an overcollar covering a collar made from the coat fabric.
But because this is oftentimes dangerous, and much hurt hath been received thereby through casualty of fire, I advise the sticking four stakes into the earth, at least five feet above the ground […]
Over the past decade, the very nature of organized crime has changed, with many groups diversifying their income beyond drug trafficking, and large cartels splintering into smaller, oftentimes more nimble groups.

Synonyms for oftentimes

Depending on context, synonyms include oftentime, ofttimes, oftwhiles, often, frequently, oft.

Antonyms for oftentimes

Common opposites include seldom, rarely, infrequently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ofttimes, oft, often, frequently, commonly, oftenly.

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