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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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Scott said: "It was really nice to meet Mandy again, it's something that doesn't happen often."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Instructors say bosses often relish letting employees climb on them, embracing a rare chance to support the team from the ground up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

While it’s often the most affordable type of life insurance relative to the payout, premiums can increase significantly for smokers or those with health conditions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Early rollouts, however, were small and often plagued by trouble.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

What with her being my mom’s best friend, you’d think she was maybe spying for my parents, but more often, her presence was like wearing a life preserver.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith