often

/ˈɒfən/

Frequency rank #297

often

Definitions

  1. adverb

    Many times or on many occasions.

    Examples

    • I often walk to work when the weather is nice.
    • We go to the movies more often now.
  2. adjective

    In old-fashioned use, happening many times.

    Examples

    • He made an often visit to the old church.
    • Her often letters kept the family close.

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