OFT

frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes

(adverb) many times at short intervals; “we often met over a cup of coffee”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

oft (comparative ofter, superlative oftest)

(chiefly, poetic, dialectal, and in combination) often; frequently; not rarely

Usage notes

• In widespread contemporary use in combination.

Anagrams

• FOT, TOF

Proper noun

OFT

(UK) Initialism of Office of Fair Trading.

Anagrams

• FOT, TOF

Source: Wiktionary


Oft (Ă´ft; 115), adv. Etym: [AS. oft; akin to OS. & G. oft, OHG. ofto, Sw. ofta, Dan. ofte, Icel.opt, Goth. ufta; of uncertain origin. Cf. Often.]

Definition: Often; frequently; not rarely; many times. [Poetic] Chaucer. Oft she rejects, but never once offends. Pope.

Oft, a.

Definition: Frequent; often; repeated. [Poetic]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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