Meaning & Definition of word "Often"
Often
/ˈɔːfən/
adverb:
- 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.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the Old English 'oft', meaning frequently.
Common Phrases and Expressions
often overlooked:
something commonly ignored or not noticed.
often seen:
something that is frequently observed.
more often than not:
usually; most of the time.
Related Words
seldom:
not often; rarely.
occasionally:
sometimes, but not regularly.
frequent:
occurring or done many times at short intervals.
Slang Meanings of often
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.