Synonyms for

Oft

Verb / ɔ:ft / Another word for oft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Oft is an archaic form of often, which means frequently or regularly.

Synonyms & similar words

often frequently oftentimes infrequently rarely ofttimes frequently regularly repeatedly often habitually customarily consistently usually routinely commonly oftenentimes ofttimes oftentime ofttimes oftentime oftentide oftwhiles oftsith oftish oftly

Synonyms by register

Formal

frequently often regularly habitually

Informal

a lot loads loads of times loads and loads

Literary

anon oft-times

Antonyms

never rarely seldom infrequently occasionally hardly ever

Common collocations

  • oft repeated
  • oft times
  • oft seen
  • oft heard
  • oft quoted
  • oft asked

Word family

adverb oft

Usage note

Oft is an archaic or poetic word for 'often'. It is rarely used in modern, everyday English and can sound affected or overly formal if used outside of literary contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I oft go to the park to play with my friends.
  2. She oft reads books before going to bed.
  3. We oft see each other during lunch break.
  4. The teacher oft assigns homework every day.
  5. He oft forgets to bring his lunch to school.

Quotes

  • 'Oft expectation fails, and most oft there where most it promises.' - William Shakespeare
  • 'Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.' - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • 'Not always actions show the man; we find who does a kindness is not therefore kind. Perhaps prosperity spoils.' - William Cowper

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