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often

/ˈɒftən/adverb2 syllables

Often means: many times at short intervals.

Synonyms for often11

adverb, as in many times at short intervals

frequently, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes

adverb, as in frequently or in great quantities

much, a great deal

also used for often

a lot, typically, feelefold, manifold, manyfold

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Opposites of often

rarely

What does often mean?3

adverb

1

many times at short intervals“we often met over a cup of coffee”

2

frequently or in great quantities“I don't drink much”

3

in many cases or instances

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Often in a sentence

  • As you have often been here before, show me around, please.Dejo
  • He was not at home, as is often the case with him.megamanenm
  • John was not at home, as is often the case with him.zvzuibqx
  • All the king's subjects, fearing his wrath, often acted quite servile.mkacfr
  • She forgot her umbrella, as is often the case with her.CM
  • He returned home very late, as was often the case.AlanF_US
  • As was often the case with him, he came late.CM
  • Though he lives within a stone's throw of the school, he is often late.Zifre

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Forms of often

as a adverb

comparative
oftener
superlative
oftenest