Synonyms for

Often

Verb / ˈɔ:fʌn / / ˈɔ:ftʌn / Another word for often — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Many times; frequently.

Synonyms & similar words

oft frequently oftentimes much infrequently agreatdeal rarely ofttimes frequently repeatedly regularly habitually constantly continually oftentimes usually generally routinely customarily consistently recurrently familiarly habitually commonly usually regularly repeatedly incessantly

Synonyms by register

Formal

frequently habitually regularly customarily

Informal

a lot loads loads of times loads of loads of times

Literary

oft full oft

Antonyms

seldom rarely infrequently occasionally hardly ever scarcely

Common collocations

  • often happens
  • often said
  • often true
  • often asked
  • often overlooked
  • often found
  • often used

Word family

adverb often

Usage note

Often is an adverb of frequency. It is generally placed after the verb 'to be' but before other verbs. It can also be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis.

Example sentences

  1. I often go to the park with my family.
  2. My mom often makes pancakes for breakfast.
  3. We often play games at recess.
  4. The dog often chases the cat.
  5. I often forget my homework at school.

Quotes

  • The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. - Richard Bach
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. - Edmund Burke

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