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often

[aw-fuhn, of-uhn, awf-tuhn, of-] / ˈɔ fən, ˈɒf ən, ˈɔf tən, ˈɒf- /
ADVERB
frequently
Synonyms
STRONGEST
generally much regularly repeatedly usually
STRONG
oftentimes ofttimes
WEAK
a number of times again and again many a time over and over recurrently time after time time and again
Antonyms
WEAK
infrequently rarely seldom

Example Sentences

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Evergrande's downfall has often been cited as a trigger for China's persistent property market slump, which spiralled downwards in 2021 and has weighed heavily on the country's economic development.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Maradona often spoke of his humble beginnings in a community that lacked running water and paved streets.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After all, presidents here come and go, often led away in handcuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

For now, that aligns more closely with the norm; more often than not in at least the last 10 years, data show that front-month Brent has traded above front-month WTI.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

I noticed again something I had often noticed before, that when Karli was at his happiest, he limped much less.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo