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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Compounded estradiol products are also available: They come with caution and are frequently the most expensive option.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He frequently reports about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Pentagon and Federal Aviation Administration in his role, tracking the intersection of government policy and space operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The London propmaker Mark Vasilkov frequently works with wood.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

However, serious adverse events were reported more frequently in the semaglutide group, occurring in 19.0% of participants compared with 12.7% in the placebo group.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

The arguments over Bailey’s future began early and occur frequently, though at this point they often devolve into repetitive phrases and tense silences.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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