often
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
oftener;
oftenest
oftener;
oftenest
Britannica Dictionary definition of OFTEN
[or more often; most often]
:
many times
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on many occasions
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frequently
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They go out to dinner fairly often.
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How often do you call your mother?
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The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
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I often take a walk during my lunch break.
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He travels more often than I do.
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The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
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They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
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Often, she works late.
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It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
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Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
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We hear from her every so often. [=occasionally, once in a while]
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More often than not [=typically, usually], he forgets his hat.
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She arrived home from work late, as often as not. [=very often]
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We see this problem all too often. [=too commonly]
