frequently

[free-kwuhnt-lee] / ˈfri kwənt li /

ADVERB

commonly, repeatedly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

again and again generally intermittently many times often periodically regularly time and again usually

STRONG

oft oftentimes ofttimes

WEAK

as a rule at regular intervals at short intervals at times by ordinary customarily every now and then habitually in many instances in quick succession many a time much not infrequently not seldom ordinarily over and over recurrently spasmodically successively thick and fast very often

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rarely seldom

WEAK

infrequently not much uncommonly

Example Sentences

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Big tech companies frequently use H-1B visas to hire in-demand skilled workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Space-time is frequently described as the “fabric of reality.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Haaland has discussed his desire to run a farm in his home country when he retires and he can frequently be spotted strolling around Oslo, where he owns an apartment.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Hezbollah and Israel have frequently exchanged accusations of truce violations, with each side justifying its own attacks by citing alleged violations committed by the other side.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

I had seen her in the school a bunch of times last year and heard about her much more frequently in Ms. Solomon’s science class.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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