Meaning & Definition of word "Frequently"

Frequently

/ˈfriː.kwənt.li/

adverb:

  • 1. Regularly or habitually; often.
    • Example: She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
  • 2. Occurring often in time.
    • Example: The train frequently runs late during rush hour.
  • 3. Appearing often in a particular context.
    • Example: He frequently raised interesting points during discussions.

Etymology

From Middle English 'frequentli', from Latin 'frequentem' (frequent).

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequently asked questions:

A list of commonly asked questions along with their answers.

frequently encountered:

Commonly found or met with.

Related Words

frequency:

The rate at which something occurs over a period of time.

frequent:

Occurring or done many times at short intervals.

Slang Meanings of frequently

Meaning: All the time

Example Sentence: I see him all the time at the gym.

Meaning: On the reg

Example Sentence: She hangs out with us on the reg.