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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The pool where visitors could swim with otters and penguins was frequently bright green with algae.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Shadow fleet vessels frequently change the flags they fly, a practice known as flag-hopping, or use invalid registrations in an attempt to escape tracking.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Existing detectors for these frequencies are often slow, lack sensitivity, or depend on large, costly equipment that frequently requires cryogenic cooling.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Trump has frequently highlighted renovation and construction projects during his presidency, including proposals involving the Kennedy Center, White House grounds and other high-profile public spaces.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

She and Dr. van Heerden argued about it frequently.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

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