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.