Another Word For Often

Meaning

The word "often" is an adverb that describes the frequency of an action or event. It indicates that something occurs many times or regularly but not always. For example, if someone says they "often go to the gym," it means they go to the gym frequently, though not every time.

Synonyms

• frequently
• regularly
• commonly
• repeatedly
• habitually
• usually

Antonyms

• rarely
• seldom
• infrequently
• occasionally
• never

Etymology

The word "often" comes from the Old English term "oft," which meant "frequently" or "often." The suffix "-en" was added later, making it "often," which retained the meaning of frequency.

Examples

1. She often studies late at night to prepare for her exams.
2. The bus arrives often, so you won’t have to wait long.
3. We often go to the beach during the summer months.
4. He often forgets to bring his lunch to work.
5. They often talk about their favorite movies on weekends.