often

adverb

of·ten ˈȯf-tən

ˈȯ-fən

Synonyms of often next

: many times : frequently

are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—

W. A. Parker

Examples of often in a Sentence

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.

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