Synonyms for

Frequently

Verb / ˈfri:kwʌntli: / / ˈfri:kwentli: / Another word for frequently — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

often, many times, happening repeatedly

Synonyms & similar words

oft often oftentimes infrequently rarely ofttimes often repeatedly regularly habitually persistently continuously routinely constantly frequently repeated incessantly unceasingly endlessly eternally perpetually evermore

Synonyms by register

Formal

often regularly habitually customarily

Informal

a lot loads loads of times loads of tons of times

Literary

oft apace

Antonyms

rarely seldom infrequently occasionally hardly ever scarcely

Common collocations

  • frequently asked
  • frequently occurs
  • frequently used
  • frequently happens
  • frequently mentioned
  • frequently seen
  • frequently reported

Word family

noun frequency
adjective frequent

Usage note

While 'frequently' and 'often' are largely interchangeable, 'often' can sometimes imply a greater degree of regularity or habit. 'Frequently' emphasizes the high rate of occurrence.

Example sentences

  1. I frequently see squirrels in the park.
  2. My dog frequently barks at the mailman.
  3. She frequently forgets her keys at home.
  4. We frequently travel to visit our family.
  5. He frequently listens to music while working.

Quotes

  • It is not how often something happens that makes it significant, it's how often it is remembered.
  • The more often we see the things around us, even the beautiful and wonderful things, the more they become invisible to us.
  • The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.

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