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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Word of the Day

15 April 2025

DOOMED

(adjective) marked by or promising bad fortune; “their business venture was doomed from the start”; “an ill-fated business venture”; “an ill-starred romance”; “the unlucky prisoner was again put in irons”- W.H.Prescott


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Coffee Trivia

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. Each year Brazil exports more than 44 million bags of coffee. Vietnam follows at exporting over 27 million bags each year.

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