Meaning & Definition of word "Oftentimes"

Oftentimes

/ˈɔf.tən.taɪmz/

adverb:

  • 1. On many occasions; frequently.
    • Example: Oftentimes, I find solace in reading books late at night.
  • 2. Often; habitual occurrence.
    • Example: She oftentimes goes for a walk in the park after dinner.
  • 3. At many times; regularly.
    • Example: Oftentimes, the students gather in the library to study together.
  • 4. Many times or repeatedly.
    • Example: He oftentimes shares his thoughts on various issues during meetings.

Etymology

Middle English 'ofte' + 'times', first known use in the 14th century.

Common Phrases and Expressions

time and again:

Repeatedly or often.

more often than not:

Usually; frequently.

time after time:

Repeatedly over a period of time.

Related Words

often:

Occurring frequently.

frequently:

Regularly or habitually.

recurrently:

Occurring often or repeatedly.

Slang Meanings of oftentimes

Meaning: All the time

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

Meaning: All the freaking time

Example Sentence: She complains about her job all the freaking time.