Oft

/ɔːft/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Often; frequently.

He oft visits his grandmother on weekends.

At other times; occasionally.

She is oft reminded of her childhood adventures.

In many instances; many times.

Oft have I wondered about the mysteries of the universe.

Commonly; regularly.

It is oft said that practice makes perfect.

Middle English, from Old English 'ofter', 'oft', akin to Old High German 'ofto' meaning 'often'.

oftentimes

On many occasions; frequently.

as oft as

Every time; whenever.

oft in the day

Several times during the day.

often

Repeatedly; at frequent intervals.

frequency

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

Commonly used in poetry or old texts to mean 'often'.

The poet wrote of love oft and tenderly.

Used humorously or archly in modern speech.

I oft confuse my left and right!