Meaning & Definition of word "Often"

Often

/ˈɔːfən/

1. Frequently; many times.
- Example: I often go for a walk in the evening.
2. On many occasions; repeatedly.
- Example: She often finds herself daydreaming in class.
3. Commonly; as a general rule.
- Example: He often advises people to save for retirement.
4. At regular intervals.
- Example: They often meet for coffee on weekends.
5. More than once; not infrequently.
- Example: The train often arrives late during rush hour.

Middle English, from the Old English 'oft', meaning frequently.

often overlooked:

something commonly ignored or not noticed.

often seen:

something that is frequently observed.

more often than not:

usually; most of the time.

seldom:

not often; rarely.

occasionally:

sometimes, but not regularly.

frequent:

occurring or done many times at short intervals.

Meaning: a lot

Example Sentence: I eat pizza often, like, a lot!

Meaning: all the time

Example Sentence: I’m on my phone often—like, all the time.