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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As a result, many of us underestimate how often we bend the truth.

From BBC

Yin's in-laws often pile on extra blankets to stay warm.

From Barron's

Even the cars assembled here often have some foreign parts.

From Barron's

Still, Wall Street analysts often look for reasons for optimism, even when news is unsettling.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Triangles often lead to strong short-term moves once resolved,” she said.

From MarketWatch