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单词 often
释义

often

adverb

of·​ten ˈȯf-tən How to pronounce often (audio) ˈȯ-fən How to pronounce often (audio)
: many times : frequently
are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples W. A. Parker

Synonyms

  • again and again
  • constantly
  • continually
  • frequently
  • hourly
  • much
  • oft
  • oftentimes
  • ofttimes
  • over and over
  • repeatedly
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Example Sentences

They go out to dinner fairly often. How often do you call your mother? The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics. I often take a walk during my lunch break. He travels more often than I do. The disease is diagnosed most often in children. They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often. It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off. Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist. See More
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of oft

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

often

adverb

of·​ten ˈȯ-fən How to pronounce often (audio)
: many times : frequently I think of him often.

often

adverb

as in frequently
many times I seem to stumble often when I try to walk in high heels

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • frequently
  • constantly
  • repeatedly
  • always
  • continually
  • oftentimes
  • regularly
  • oft
  • consistently
  • a lot
  • much
  • commonly
  • time and again
  • again
  • time after time
  • ofttimes
  • usually
  • continuously
  • again and again
  • routinely
  • hourly
  • generally
  • ordinarily
  • habitually
  • periodically
  • over and over
  • perpetually
  • unceasingly
  • uninterruptedly
  • intermittently
  • continuingly
  • recurrently
  • anew
  • afresh
  • night and day

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • rarely
  • seldom
  • infrequently
  • sometimes
  • occasionally
  • little
  • now
  • never
  • sporadically
  • once
  • now and then
  • ne'er
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