OFTEN

frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes

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

much, a great deal, often

(adverb) frequently or in great quantities; “I don’t drink much”; “I don’t travel much”

often

(adverb) in many cases or instances

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

often (comparative more often or oftener, superlative most often or oftenest)

Frequently, many times.

Synonyms

• a lot

• frequently

• usually

Antonyms

• infrequently

• occasionally

• rarely

• seldom

Adjective

often (comparative more often, superlative most often)

(archaic) Frequent.

Source: Wiktionary


Of`ten, adv. [Compar. Oftener; superl. Oftenest.] Etym: [Formerly also ofte, fr. oft. See Oft., adv.]

Definition: Frequently; many times; not seldom.

Of"ten, a.

Definition: Frequent; common; repeated. [R.] "Thine often infirmities." 1 Tim. v. 23. And weary thee with often welcomes. Beau. & Fl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appeared in modern-day Yemen. In the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed for drinking. The Yemenis procured the coffee beans from the Ethiopian Highlands.

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