often

of-ten · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Frequently; many times.

  2. 2.

    In many instances; commonly.

Related words

Antonyms: infrequently, never, rarely, seldom
See also: frequently, rarely, sometimes, usually
Synonyms: commonly, frequently, regularly, repeatedly

Etymology

From Middle English often, extended form of oft, from Old English oft meaning "frequently, often," from Proto-Germanic ufta. The addition of -en occurred in Middle English, possibly by analogy with other adverbs. The word has cognates in German oft and Dutch vaak.